The Structure and Function of Social Networks of Mothers of Young Children with Disabilities

Autor/inn/en	Kilburn, Janice E.; Shapiro, Cheri J.
Titel	The Structure and Function of Social Networks of Mothers of Young Children with Disabilities
Quelle	In: Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 39 (2020) 4, S.250-259 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0271-1214
DOI	10.1177/0271121418767306
Schlagwörter	Social Networks; Mothers; Social Support Groups; Early Intervention; Disabilities; Equal Education; Educational Legislation; Federal Legislation; Well Being; Mental Health; Stress Variables; Depression (Psychology); Spouses; Anxiety; Toddlers; Developmental Delays; Correlation; Child Caregivers + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Social network; Soziales Netzwerk; Mother; Mutter; Social support; Soziale Unterstützung; Handicap; Behinderung; Bildungsrecht; Schulgesetz; Bundesrecht; Well-being; Wellness; Wohlbefinden; Psychohygiene; Ehepartner; Angst; Infant; Infants; Toddler; Kleinkind; Entwicklungsverzögerung; Korrelation; Caregiver; Caregivers; Carer; Child; Children; Kinderbetreuung
Abstract	The current exploratory study examines the structure and function of social support for mothers of very young children (under 24 months) with a range of disabilities who are receiving Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C early intervention services. The psychological well-being and social networks of 88 mothers in one state were assessed. Associations between network characteristics and maternal stress were found for the total network, along with a connection between lowered depression and concrete support from the spouse/partner and lowered stress and emotional support from professional helpers. This study mirrors some findings of similar studies of mothers with older children with disabilities but uniquely found spouse/partner support to be prominent. Implications for both research and early intervention practitioners are considered. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01