ERIC Number: EJ749592
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Feb
Pages: 16
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Predictors of Care-Giver Stress in Families of Preschool-Aged Children with Developmental Disabilities
Plant, K. M.; Sanders, M. R.
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, v51 n2 p109-124 Feb 2007
Background: This study examined the predictors, mediators and moderators of parent stress in families of preschool-aged children with developmental disability. Method: One hundred and five mothers of preschool-aged children with developmental disability completed assessment measures addressing the key variables. Results: Analyses demonstrated that the difficulty parents experienced in completing specific care- giving tasks, behaviour problems during these care-giving tasks, and level of child disability, respectively, were significant predictors of level of parent stress. In addition, parents' cognitive appraisal of care-giving responsibilities had a mediating effect on the relationship between the childs level of disability and parent stress. Mother's level of social support had a moderating effect on the relationship between key independent variables and level of parent stress. Conclusions: Difficulty of care-giving tasks, difficult child behaviour during care-giving tasks, and level of child disability are the primary factors which contribute to parent stress. Implications of these findings for future research and clinical practice are outlined.
Descriptors: Mothers, Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Problems, Predictor Variables, Caregiver Attitudes, Parent Responsibility, Preschool Children, Stress Variables, Family Environment, Social Support Groups
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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