Quality of Life in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Emphasizing Challenges in the Indian Context

Autor/inn/en	Raju, Suma; Hepsibah, P. E. V.; Niharika, M. K.
Titel	Quality of Life in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Emphasizing Challenges in the Indian Context
Quelle	In: International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 69 (2023) 3, S.371-378 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2047-3869
DOI	10.1080/20473869.2023.2173832
Schlagwörter	Quality of Life; Parents; Students with Disabilities; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Barriers; Psychological Patterns; Foreign Countries; Socioeconomic Influences; India + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lebensqualität; Eltern; Student; Students; Disability; Disabilities; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Behinderung; Autism; Autismus; Ausland; Sozioökonomischer Faktor; Indien
Abstract	Purpose: Research has raised concerns about the quality of life (QOL) of parents of children with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Parents in different cultures show different psychological functioning when caring for a child with ASD. Hence, we examined QOL in parents of children with ASD in India and its relationship with socio-demographic factors. Materials and methods: We used a self-reported questionnaire and WHOQOL-BREF instrument to collect data on socio-demographic details and QOL respectively. Data were collected from two groups of participants -- parents of children with ASD and parents of typically developing children (N = 60). Results: Results revealed significant differences in QOL between the two groups. Further, we found a positive correlation between socio-demographic variables and QOL in parents of children with ASD. Conclusions: Findings emphasize the need for intervention approaches aimed at family functioning, improving support services, and assisting parents to develop healthy coping strategies. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01