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01-05-2009 | Original Paper

Religiosity, Spirituality, and Socioemotional Functioning in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Naomi V. Ekas, Thomas L. Whitman, Carolyn Shivers

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 5/2009

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Abstract

Religious beliefs, religious activities, and spirituality are coping resources used by many mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This study examined whether and how these resources were related to maternal socioemotional functioning. Mothers of children with ASD completed questionnaires assessing religiosity, spirituality, and a wide range of outcome variables, including stress, depression, self-esteem, life satisfaction, positive affect, and sense of control. Analyses revealed that religious beliefs and spirituality were associated with better positive outcomes and, to a lesser extent, lower levels of negative outcomes. Of the two predictors, spirituality accounted for more unique variance in positive outcomes. In contrast, religious activities were related to more negative outcomes and lower levels of positive outcomes.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Religiosity, Spirituality, and Socioemotional Functioning in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs
Naomi V. Ekas
Thomas L. Whitman
Carolyn Shivers
Publicatiedatum
01-05-2009
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 5/2009
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-008-0673-4