Daily Experiences Among Mothers of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

被引:205
作者
Smith, Leann E. [1 ]
Hong, Jinkuk [1 ]
Seltzer, Marsha Mailick [1 ]
Greenberg, Jan S. [1 ]
Almeida, David M. [2 ]
Bishop, Somer L. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Wisconsin, Waisman Ctr, Madison, WI 53705 USA
[2] Penn State Univ, University Pk, PA 16802 USA
关键词
Daily experiences; Stress; Maternal well-being; Adolescents and adults with ASD; INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY; SYNDROME SPECIFICITY; NEGATIVE AFFECT; DAILY STRESS; CHILDREN; INTERVIEW; LIFE;
D O I
10.1007/s10803-009-0844-y
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 the present study, 96 co-residing mothers of adolescents and adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) participated in an 8-day diary study and reported on their daily experiences. In comparison with a nationally representative sample of mothers of children without disabilities, mothers of adolescent and adult children with ASD spent significantly more time providing childcare and doing chores, and less time in leisure activities. Fatigue, arguments, avoided arguments, and stressful events were also more common among mothers of individuals with ASD. However, mothers of individuals with ASD reported similar levels of positive interactions and volunteerism as the comparison group. Daily experiences were subsequently related to well-being in both groups. These findings highlight the need for family support services.
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页码:167 / 178
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