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08-07-2021 | Original Paper

Mental Health and Resilient Coping in Caregivers of Autistic Individuals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from the Families Facing COVID Study

Auteurs: Kelsey A. Friesen, Jonathan A. Weiss, Stephanie J. Howe, Connor M. Kerns, Carly A. McMorris

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 7/2022

Abstract

Many caregivers of autistic people experience mental health issues, and the impact of disruptions due to COVID-19 may present additional challenges for these individuals. This study characterized caregiver stress, anxiety, and resilient coping during COVID-19 and investigated the impact of COVID-19 disruptions, demographic variables, and resilient coping on mental health. The majority of caregivers reported some degree of disruption associated with COVID-19, and more than half reported moderate levels of stress and high anxiety. Resilient coping did not emerge as a moderator between COVID-19 disruptions and caregiver mental health, but instead had a direct effect on outcomes. Future research is needed to understand additional factors impacting the mental health of caregivers of autistic people during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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This paper uses the terms autistic and person with autism interchangeably, to acknowledge and respect both person-first and identity-first language.

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Titel: Mental Health and Resilient Coping in Caregivers of Autistic Individuals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from the Families Facing COVID Study
Auteurs: Kelsey A. Friesen
Jonathan A. Weiss
Stephanie J. Howe
Connor M. Kerns
Carly A. McMorris
Publicatiedatum: 08-07-2021
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 7/2022
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05177-4

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