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12-07-2020 | Original Paper

Self-Compassion in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Analysis

Auteurs: Gal Bohadana, Shirley Morrissey, Jessica Paynter

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 4/2021

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Abstract

Emerging quantitative research found self-compassion to be a unique predictor of parental stress in parents of children with ASD above other predictors. However, research on the lived experience of self-compassion in families of children with ASD is limited. Using a qualitative thematic analysis approach, 19 mothers of children with ASD with a mean age of 39.19 years (SD = 3.56, Range = 31.00–50.00 years) were interviewed about their lived experiences of stress and self-compassion. Themes derived from interviews include: the impact and causes of stress, benefits of self-compassion, barriers to self-compassion, and aids to self-compassion. The findings deepen our understanding of the experience of self-compassion in this population. Limitations and future directions are discussed.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Self-Compassion in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Analysis
Auteurs
Gal Bohadana
Shirley Morrissey
Jessica Paynter
Publicatiedatum
12-07-2020
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 4/2021
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04612-2