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Hardiness and Social Support as Predictors of Stress in Mothers of Typical Children, Children with Autism, and Children with Mental Retardation

Weiss, Mary Jane·2002·Autism

Abstract

This study assessed the effects of social support and hardiness on the level of stress in mothers of typical children and children with developmental disabilities. One hundred and twenty mothers participated (40 mothers of children with autism, 40 mothers of children with mental retardation, and 40 mothers of typically developing children). Results indicated significant group differences in ratings of depression, anxiety, somatic complaints and burnout. Regression analyses were conducted to determine the best predictors of the dependent measures. Both hardiness and social support were predictive of successful adaptation. The relationships among hardiness, support and coping are discussed.

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Authors
Weiss, M. J.
Affiliations
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (US)
Corresponding author
Weiss, Mary Jane
Venue
Autism
Published
2002-03
Volume
6
Issue
1
Pages
115-130
ISSN
  • 1362-3613 (ISSN-L)
  • 1461-7005
OpenAlex
W2139757177
Cited by
539
References
61
Citations by year
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FWCI
6.64
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Autism (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family and Disability Support Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Resilience and Mental Health
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
Keywords
hardiness, social support, maternal stress, mothers of autistic children, mothers of children with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, depression, anxiety, somatic symptoms, burnout, coping, maternal adaptation
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Anxiety, Autistic Disorder, Child, Child, Preschool, Depression, Mental Fatigue, Female, Humans, Internal-External Control, Intellectual Disability, Middle Aged, Mothers, Personality Inventory, Risk Factors, Self Concept, Social Perception, Social Support, Somatoform Disorders, Stress, Psychological

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