Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Coping Mechanisms among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autor/inn/en	Demšar, Ajda; Bakracevic, Karin
Titel	Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Coping Mechanisms among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Quelle	In: International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 70 (2023) 6, S.994-1007 (14 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1034-912X
DOI	10.1080/1034912X.2021.1947474
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Depression (Psychology); Anxiety; Stress Variables; Stress Management; Coping; Parents; Children; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Life Satisfaction; Social Support Groups; Gender Differences; Correlation; Mental Health; Slovenia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Angst; Stressmanagement; Stressbewältigung; Bewältigung; Eltern; Child; Kind; Kinder; Autism; Autismus; Lebensvollendung; Social support; Soziale Unterstützung; Geschlechterkonflikt; Korrelation; Psychohygiene; Slowenien
Abstract	The purpose of the present study was to determine the level of stress, anxiety, and depression among Slovenian parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and their coping mechanisms. The study included 42 parents of children with ASD who were enrolled at a specialised clinic for children with hearing and speech difficulties. We used the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS), the Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (COPE) inventory, and a demographic questionnaire which included questions on satisfaction with life and social support received. The respondents reported no clinically elevated levels of stress, depression or anxiety. However, the mothers reported more stress and anxiety related symptoms then did the fathers. The results showed that coping strategies of positive reinterpretation and growth were positively correlated to higher perceived social support and greater satisfaction with life, and were negatively correlated with depression and anxiety. Perceived social support was highly negatively correlated with anxiety. Strategies of acceptance were used significantly more often by individuals with a higher level of education. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01