The Types and Functions of Social Supports Used by Parents Caring for a Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder

被引：35

作者：

Shepherd, Daniel ^{[1
,2
]}

Goedeke, Sonja ^{[1
,2
]}

Landon, Jason ^{[1
,2
]}

Meads, Jake ^{[1
,2
]}

机构：

[1] Auckland Univ Technol, Sch Publ Hlth & Psychosocial Studies, Auckland, New Zealand

[2] Auckland Univ Technol, Dept Psychol, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1142, New Zealand

来源：

JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | 2020年 / 50卷 / 04期

关键词：

Autism; ASD; Parenting stress; Social support; Informal support; Formal support; Social media; CARE-RELATED STRESS; MENTAL-HEALTH; BEHAVIORAL-PROBLEMS; MOTHERS; ADULTS; FAMILY; ASSOCIATIONS; SYMPTOMS; TODDLERS; FATHERS;

D O I：

10.1007/s10803-019-04359-5

中图分类号：

B844 [发展心理学（人类心理学）];

学科分类号：

040202 ;

摘要：

The challenges faced by parents caring for a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can amplify parenting stress, though the impacts of these challenges can be alleviated by social supports. A sample of 674 parent volunteers completed a survey probing the types of social supports currently being used, what function (i.e., tangible, emotional, financial, informational) they judged them to perform, and how each of the utilised supports reduced parenting stress and was considered helpful. Results indicated that informal social supports and social media were perceived as more helpful than formal supports, which were typically perceived in a neutral manner by parents. Overall, the study indicates that addressing the support needs of parents of a child with ASD remains a priority.

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页码：1337 / 1352

页数：16

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