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Direct linkDroogmans, Gilles; Vergaelen, Elfi; Van Buggenhout, Griet; Swillen, Ann – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background Individuals with Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS) are characterised by phenotypical traits that can be experienced as challenging by their environment. This study assessed parenting stress and Family Quality of Life (FQOL) in parents of individuals with PMS and identified potential contributing variables. Method: Mothers (n = 14) and…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Child Rearing, Stress Variables, Family Environment
Tehee, Erin; Honan, Rita; Hevey, David – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: The study explores the experiences of parents of individuals with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs), and examines the influences of parent gender and child age on perceived stress, stress and coping, child-rearing involvement, support and information/education accessed. Methods and Materials: Questionnaires assessed general perceived…
Descriptors: Mothers, Autism, Access to Information, Coping
Vandesande, Sien; Bosmans, Guy; Schuengel, Carlo; Maes, Bea – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: The hallmark of attachment is that contact, proximity and relief from stress are sought from specific individuals, laying important groundwork for healthy socioemotional functioning. This study investigated the extent to which differentiated attachment behaviour can be observed in young children with significant developmental delay…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Developmental Delays, Young Children, Parent Child Relationship
Kayfitz, Adam D.; Gragg, Marcia N.; Orr, R. Robert – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2010
Background: The present study examined the positive experiences of parents raising school-aged children with autism within the context of parenting stress. Materials and Methods: Participants included 23 mother/father pairs raising children with autism (ages 5 to 11 years, M = 7.39). Parents completed measures of parenting stress and positive…
Descriptors: Mothers, Autism, Child Rearing, Adults
MacDonald, Elaine E.; Hastings, Richard P.; Fitzsimons, Elaine – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2010
Background: Previous research with mothers of children with intellectual disabilities has shown that psychological acceptance is related to maternal psychological well-being. The present research extended this line of enquiry to fathers and explored the potential for psychological acceptance to mediate the impact of children's behaviour problems…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Mental Retardation, Depression (Psychology), Fathers
Weiss, Jonathan A.; Diamond, Terry – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2005
Background: It is important to determine how programmes serving the individual with intellectual disability may also help to reduce stress in parents of adult children with intellectual disabilities. The aim of this study was to test whether parents who frequently watch their children at Special Olympics (SO) competitions report less stress than…
Descriptors: Mothers, Mental Retardation, Adults, Stress Variables
