Autism Parenting Stress Index: Initial Psychometric Evidence

被引:127
作者
Silva, Louisa M. T. [1 ]
Schalock, Mark [2 ]
机构
[1] Western Oregon Univ, Teaching Res Inst, Salem, OR 97308 USA
[2] Western Oregon Univ, Teaching Res Inst, Monmouth, OR 97361 USA
关键词
Autism; Parenting stress; Validation study; Assessment tool; SPECTRUM DISORDERS; YOUNG-CHILDREN; MOTHERS;
D O I
10.1007/s10803-011-1274-1
中图分类号
B844 [发展心理学(人类心理学)];
学科分类号
040202 ;
摘要
Data validating the Autism Parenting Stress Index (APSI) is presented for 274 children under age six. Cronbach's alpha was .827. As a measure of parenting stress specific to core and co-morbid symptoms of autism, the APSI is unique. It is intended for use by clinicians to identify areas where parents need support with parenting skills, and to assess the effect of intervention on parenting stress. Mean parenting stress in the autism group was four times that of the typical group and double that of the other developmental delay group [F(2,272) = 153; p < 001]. An exploratory factor analysis suggested three factors impacting parenting stress: one relating to core deficits, one to co-morbid behavioral symptoms, and one to co-morbid physical symptoms.
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