The Double ABCX Model of Adaptation in Racially Diverse Families with a School-Age Child with Autism

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作者
Manning, Margaret M. [1 ,2 ]
Wainwright, Laurel [2 ]
Bennett, Jillian [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Massachusetts, Sch Med, EK Shriver Ctr, Waltham, MA 02452 USA
[2] Univ Massachusetts, Dept Psychol, Boston, MA 02125 USA
关键词
Autism; Family adaptation; Parenting stress; Child behavior; Autism severity; Double ABCX model; Social support; Appraisal; Coping; Diversity; COPING STRATEGIES; SPECTRUM DISORDERS; BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS; SELF-EFFICACY; DOWN-SYNDROME; MOTHERS; STRESS; PARENTS; FATHERS; ADJUSTMENT;
D O I
10.1007/s10803-010-1056-1
中图分类号
B844 [发展心理学(人类心理学)];
学科分类号
040202 ;
摘要
In this study, the Double ABCX model of family adaptation was used to explore the impact of severity of autism symptoms, behavior problems, social support, religious coping, and reframing, on outcomes related to family functioning and parental distress. The sample included self-report measures collected from 195 families raising school-age children with autism from racially diverse backgrounds throughout the United States. Hierarchical regression results revealed that the Double ABCX model of family adaptation accounted for a substantial amount of the variance in family functioning (28%) and parental distress (46%). Findings suggest that child behavior problems and reframing are most strongly associated with family outcomes. Clinical implications for working with these families, including the use of strength-based approaches, are discussed.
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页码:320 / 331
页数:12
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