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ERIC Number: EJ643152
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
Coping by Redefinition: Cognitive Appraisals in Mothers of Children with and without Autism.
Tunali, Belgin; Power, Thomas G.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v32 n1 p25-34 Feb 2002
To examine how mothers cope with the stresses of raising a child with autism, mothers of children with (n=29) and without (n=29) autism were interviewed. Results supporting seven hypotheses suggest that mothers may redefine their roles as a coping strategy. Life satisfaction for mothers of children with autism was positively associated with specific characteristics demonstrating this redefinition. (Contains references.) (DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Children, Cognitive Restructuring, Coping, Emotional Adjustment, Interviews, Mothers, Role Perception, Stress Management
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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