The Protective Role of Social Support Sources and Types Against Depression in Caregivers: A Meta-Analysis
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The protective effects of social support for caregiver mental health are well documented, however the differential impact of support providers (partner, child, family, siblings, friends, professionals) and types (perceived, received) remain unclear. Observational data from 21 independent studies, involving a pooled sample of 2273 parents, stepparents and grandparents of children (aged ≤ 19) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were examined. Pearson's r, publication bias and heterogeneity were calculated using random effects modelling. Significant associations were noted between lowered depressive symptoms and positive sources of support, regardless of support type. Parental mental health can be enhanced by strengthening close personal relationships alongside connections with formal support services. Longitudinal research is needed to explore support need and perceived helpfulness over time.
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Social support may be a vital protective factor for mental health across demographics.
“Social support, which includes support in developing and maintaining personal, family, and social relationships, may also be a vital protective factor for mental health across demographics [196–199].”
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- Authors
- Schiller, V. F., Dorstyn, D. S., & Taylor, A. M.
- Affiliations
- The University of Adelaide (AU)
- Corresponding author
- Dorstyn, Diana S.
- Venue
- Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
- Published
- 2020-07-18
- Volume
- 51
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 1304-1315
- ISSN
- 0162-3257 (ISSN-L)
- 1573-3432
- OpenAlex
- W3042511926
- Cited by
- 66
- References
- 101
- Citations by year
- 2026: 13 · 2025: 10 · 2024: 15 · 2023: 16 · 2022: 8 · 2021: 4
- FWCI
- 0.55
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family and Disability Support Research
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Nursing care and research
- Keywords
- social support, caregiver depression, autism spectrum disorder, parents of autistic children, grandparents, stepparents, perceived support, received support, support providers, caregiver mental health, protective factors
- MeSH terms
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cross-Sectional Studies, Depression, Female, Humans, Male, Parents, Social Support, Caregivers, Friends, Siblings, Observational Studies as Topic
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