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ERIC Number: EJ1232649
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Nov
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
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Religiosity/Spirituality and Mental Health Outcomes in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Mediating Role of Positive Thinking
Ekas, Naomi V.; Tidman, Lauren; Timmons, Lisa
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v49 n11 p4547-4558 Nov 2019
This study examines associations between dimensions of religiosity/spirituality (R/S) and anxiety symptoms in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Mothers' positive ways of thinking and romantic relationship satisfaction were examined as mediators of associations. The extent to which child ASD symptom severity and maternal broad autism phenotype (BAP) behaviors predicted interactions with religious community members was also examined. Seventy-three Christian mothers of a child with ASD completed online surveys. Higher levels of spirituality were associated with viewing their child with ASD as providing a positive contribution to the family. These positive views were, in turn, associated with less anxiety symptoms. Mothers of children with more severe ASD symptoms also reported greater negative interactions with members of their congregation.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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