Parenting Stress in Mothers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

作者：Phetrasuwan Supapak^*; Miles Margaret Shandor

来源：Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 2009, 14(3): 157-165.

DOI：10.1111/j.1744-6155.2009.00188.x

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• mothers
• parenting stress

PURPOSE.
The purpose of this paper is to describe the sources of parenting stress in mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and examine the relationship between parenting stress and maternal psychological status (depression and well-being).
DESIGN AND METHODS.
A descriptive correlational design was used. Data were collected via mailed questionnaires.
RESULTS.
Behavioral symptoms were the primary source of parenting stress for mothers. There was no relationship between child characteristics and parenting stress. Mothers reporting more parenting stress had more depressive symptoms and lower levels of well-being.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS.
Our findings have implications for interventions with mothers to help them manage their children's behavior and focus on stress reduction and well-being.

• 出版日期2009-7