Coping behaviors in mothers with an atypical child

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. s904-s904
Author(s):  
M. Kékes Szabó
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Family System ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Coping Behavior ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Coping Behaviors ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cross Sectional

Nowadays an increased interest seems to be developing concerning the coping strategies of parents with an autistic child. Several studies focused on the gender differences or tried to explore the effect of the levels of the child's behavioral symptoms. Although most of the previous studies made comparisons at a single point in time, some longitudinal research also came to light in the last decades. The results usually confirmed characteristic patterns of the parents’ coping behavior. The aim of this study was to compare coping behaviors in mothers with a child living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or Down-syndrome (DS), since until now there has been no investigation into this question, even though it plays an important role in stressful occasions that are inevitable and frequent concomitants of these families’ life. This time a cross-sectional study has been carried out. The selected research method was composed of semi-structured interviews, self-administered questionnaires and participant observation. 5-5 mothers were involved in the study with a child living with ASD or DS. In addition to this, five mothers with a typically developing child also participated in the research. The age of the children varied between four and nine years. According to the earlier studies, a higher level of stress was experienced by atypical children's mothers, and emotion-focused coping strategies were also more often used by them. Task-focused coping was associated with a lower level of experienced stress in the family system. However, further studies are needed to explore other correlations of the examined field.Disclosure of interestThe author has not supplied his/her declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY ON COPING BEHAVIOR OF PAKISTANI PARENTS WITH A CHILD DIAGNOSED AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-58
Author(s):  
Arwa Quaid
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Coping Behavior ◽  
Antidepressant Drugs ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Givers

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Number of studies reported that most of the parents of children with developmental disabilities such as Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are suffering from stress, anger, guilt and depression Either they not aware of the coping strategies or are in denial with self-condition, this led to adverse effects on parent’s quality of life, relationship with each other and children. This study aims to discover the coping strategy that parents are following to overcome their emotional disturbance for being parent of child with ASD. METHODOLOGY A cross-sectional survey was responded by parents of children with ASD, enrolled via convenient sampling technique. The data was collected through a standardized questionnaire BREF-COPE, formulated in Google Docs, distributed via email or WhatsApp group. RESULTS A total number of 150 participants were enrolled in the study that included 74.2% of as primary care givers (mean age: 32.2±10.6 years) and their respective autistic children (mean age: 7.1±4.4 years). Results revealed 51.6% parents usually concentrate on their efforts with their children while 64.5% understand the reality of situation. Surprisingly, 12.9% consume alcohol or take antidepressant drugs while majority seeks emotional support from others to make them better. Overall, only 16.1% are able to implement coping strategies in their routines. CONCLUSION It was concluded that there is an intense need to introduce parent support group for better catharsis and inculcation of positive coping strategies among parents of children diagnosed with ASD.

scholarly journals Autism: impact of the diagnosis in the parents

2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 149-155
Author(s):  
Márcia Cristina Maciel de Aguiar ◽  
Milena Pereira Pondé
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Moment ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Communication Methods

ABSTRACT Objective To understand how parents react to the diagnosis of autism in their child, and the manner in which the diagnosis was revealed, as well as the method through which the researcher perceived this communication. Methods A qualitative, narrative approach was used. Semi-structured interviews were held with 21 mothers and 9 fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) enrolled in a special needs school in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. In another setting, a specialist university service for the diagnosis of autism located in the same city, data were collected from 11 mothers and 5 fathers receiving diagnosis using ethnographic participant observation. Analysis categories were established, and the data interpreted. Results The categories selected were: “ in search of a diagnosis ”, “ impact of receiving the diagnosis ”, “ patterns of diagnosis communication ”, and “ coping strategies ”. Conclusion The diagnosis of autism is often delayed due to doctors’ unpreparedness. Awareness of their child’s diagnosis exerts a negative emotional impact on parents, which can be softened using coping strategies and diagnosis communication that offers technical information, offers emotional support and provides hope regarding the child’s development. Parents need to be cared for in order to provide for the needs of their children at the moment of diagnosis and throughout the entire process of caring for individuals with ASD.

scholarly journals Assessing Stress Factors and Coping Strategies among Primary Schools Adolescents in Moshi District, Tanzania

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 4900-4911
Author(s):  
Edith Mwananzila ◽  
Muteti Catherine Mueni
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Coping

The purpose of the study was to determine factors attributed to primary schools adolescents’ stress and common stress coping strategies they use. Four research questions guided this study. The study employed mixed research approach. Descriptive cross-sectional design was used. Participants were 225 primary schools’ adolescents and 15 primary class teachers and five primary heads of schools. Data were collected through structured questionnaire, semi structured interviews and focus group discussion. Data were analysed using both content and thematic analysis. The findings of the study reveal that, most of adolescents had experienced stress even though some of them were not sure whether they were stressed or not due to lack of knowledge regarding stress and the sources of stress. Furthermore, the study found that two thirds of primary school adolescents often experienced symptoms of stress implying that they had high stress levels. Similarly, the study found that majority of the pupils often employed positive coping strategies. The study concludes that primary school adolescents in Moshi municipality were subjected to high levels of stress which affects their psychological wellbeing although they had not been able to address the sources of stress. Adolescents lacked the awareness of signs and symptoms of stress which increased the level of stress among them. Moreover, the pupils reported nervousness, anger, anxiety, sickness and lack of concentration during class hours. Primary schools adolescents were not able to device relevant coping strategies against stress. The Ministry of Education should put more emphasis on the issue of stress and coping strategies in primary schools by introducing well-structured formal support systems. The family should learn to support and be helpful for adolescents faced with stress, no matter how they are adapting to the stress. Moreover, schools should pay attention to students’ trouble with learning and apply appropriate strategies to enhance their learning effectiveness

scholarly journals Unlocking inhibitors to women's expatriate careers: can job-related training provide a key?

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-105
Author(s):  
Susan Shortland ◽  
Christine Porter
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Training Interventions

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine what job-related training interventions female expatriates seek and can access in order to build necessary knowledge and skills to progress into further career-enhancing expatriate positions.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a cross-sectional qualitative research approach, drawing upon semi-structured interviews in respect of organisational training practice with 26 current female expatriates and nine human resource, international assignments and training managers in two oil and gas exploration firms.FindingsBudgets, time and travel restrictions and competitive business pressures constrain on-the-job training provision for expatriates. Assignees require specific knowledge and skills ahead of appointment to subsequent expatriate positions. HR personnel believe training provides appropriate knowledge and capability development, supporting women expatriates' career ambitions. Women assignees view training available within their current roles as insufficient or irrelevant to building human capital for future expatriate posts.Research limitations/implicationsLongitudinal research across a wider spectrum of industries is needed to help understand the effects of training interventions on women's access to future career-enhancing expatriation and senior management/leadership positions.Practical implicationsOrganisations should ensure relevant technical skills training, clear responsibility for training provision, transparent and fair training allocation, positive communication regarding human capital outcomes and an inclusive culture that promotes expatriate gender diversity.Originality/valueSet within the framework of human capital theory, this study identifies the challenges that female expatriates experience when seeking relevant job-related training to further their expatriate careers. It identifies clear mismatches between the views of HR and female assignees in relation to the value of job-related training offered and women's access to it.

Coping and resilience among ethnoracial individuals experiencing homelessness and mental illness

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayani Paul ◽  
Simon Corneau ◽  
Tanya Boozary ◽  
Vicky Stergiopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Homeless Population ◽  
Coping Behaviors ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Homeless Adults ◽  
Personal Strengths ◽  
Multiple Challenges ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Study Participants

Background: The multiple challenges that ethnoracial homeless individuals experiencing mental illness face are well documented. However, little is known about how this homeless subpopulation copes with the compounding stressors of racial discrimination, homelessness and mental illness. Aims: This study is an in-depth investigation of the personal perceived strengths, attitudes and coping behaviors of homeless adults of diverse ethnoracial backgrounds experiencing homelessness and mental illness in Toronto, Canada. Method: Using qualitative methods, 36 in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted to capture the perspectives of ethnoracial homeless participants with mental illness on coping and resilience. Transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Similar to prior findings in the general homeless population, study participants recognized personal strengths and attitudes as great sources of coping and resilience, describing hope and optimism, self-esteem and confidence, insight into their challenges and spirituality as instrumental to overcoming current challenges. In addition, participants described several coping strategies, including seeking support from family, friends and professionals; socializing with peers; engaging in meaningful activities; distancing from overwhelming challenges; and finding an anchor. Conclusion: Findings suggest that homeless adults with mental illness from ethnoracial groups use similar coping strategies and sources of resilience with the general homeless population and highlight the need for existing services to foster hope, recognize and support individual coping strategies and sources of resilience of homeless individuals experiencing complex challenges.

scholarly journals Coping behavior of children undergoing chemotherapy

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávia Helena Pereira PADOVANI ◽  
Guilherme Costa LOPES ◽  
Gimol Benzaquen PEROSA
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Coping Behavior ◽  
Stressful Events ◽  
Coping Behaviors ◽  
Chemotherapy Treatment ◽  
Watching Tv

Abstract The diagnosis of childhood cancer, the treatment itself and its sequelae can be considered as stressful events in the child’s life, requiring the use of coping strategies. The aim of this study was to describe the coping behaviors used by children and adolescents with cancer undergoing chemotherapy treatment, separated by sex, age and type of cancer. A total of 15 children and adolescents, from 6 to 12 years old, of both sexes, answered the Hospitalization Coping Strategies instrument regarding coping behaviors. Participants referred to behaviors with greater chances of an adaptive outcome: watching TV, talking, and taking their medicines. There were differences in the coping behaviors regarding sex, age, and types of cancer. These differences highlight the need for personalized interventions that include specific characteristics to facilitate the child’s adaptation to the treatment.

scholarly journals Analysis of Coping Behavior of Parents Who Have Children with Special Needs (Autism) in Public Special School 1 Kendari

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-36
Author(s):  
Rani Muhammadi ◽  
Sudirman Nasir ◽  
Yahya Thamrin ◽  
Ridwan M. Thaha ◽  
Arifin Seweng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Special Needs ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Coping Behavior ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Special School ◽  
Children With Special Needs ◽  
Coping Behaviors ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Individual

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition characterized by several levels of social behavior, communication and language that is disturbed by various interests and narrow activities that are unique to the individual and carried out repeatedly. Parents need coping to understand the condition of children with special needs. This study aims to analyze coping behavior in parents who have children with special needs (autism). This research is a qualitative research with a case study approach. The data were obtained by means of in-depth interviews and observations on 14 informants consisting of families, parents and health workers as well as teachers and principals Public Special School 1 Kendari. Content analysis is used to identify topics or categories in data. The results showed that coping behaviors were used to overcome feelings, namely worship, crying, patience, keeping busy and entertaining themselves. Coping behavior to overcome the condition of children with special needs (autism) in the form of following therapy, dietary food, teaching children at home, alternative medicine and taking medication. To support coping efforts, parents get support from family, friends, school principals, teachers and therapists. It is recommended that Special School 1 Kendari be able to increase the understanding and knowledge of parents about autism by holding training for parents who have children with autism, how to handle children with autism so that parents gain understanding and help parents' difficulties in working with children with autism.

scholarly journals GERAKAN KOMUNITAS PEREMPUAN “SRIKANDI LINTAS IMAN” YOGYAKARTA DALAM TELAAH PENDIDIKAN ISLAM MULTIKULTURAL

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 425-444
Author(s):  
Fatihaturrohmah Fatihaturrohmah ◽  
Ahmad Shofiyuddin Ichsan
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Family System ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Family ◽  
Education Study ◽  
Conflict Resolution Training

This study aims to determine the activities of women's community "Srikandi Lintas Iman" Yogyakarta in muticultural Islamic education study, to know the implications of multicultural Islamic education in the women's community in managing religious diversity in Yogyakarta, and to find out the supporting factors in the movement process in women's community "Srikandi Lintas Iman”. This type of research is field research with a   phenomenological approach. Data sources obtained through structured interviews, passive participant observation and documentation. Then, data analysis uses data analysis according to Cresswell. The results obtained that the women's community movement "Srikandi Lintas Iman" focused on several activities, namely cross-faith discussions, interfaith pilgrimages, and conflict resolution training. The implication is that their members are able to apply the values ​​of multicultural Islamic education, namely inclusive, tolerance, pluralism, justice, and peace. To understand the supporting factors of this women's community, they are solid in carrying out their vision and mission together, leader continues to be active in directing, members come from various backgrounds, and the family system between members is still maintained.

scholarly journals Stressors and Coping Strategies of the Saudi Nursing Students in the Clinical Training: A Cross-Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salman H. Alsaqri
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Coping Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nursing Program ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
High Level

Nursing students often encounter high levels of stress through clinical practice that may cause psychological or emotional problems during their professional life eventually affecting the quality of patient care they provide. The aims of the current study were to identify the level and types of stress perceived by nursing students in their clinical practice and to identify the coping strategies that students used to relieve their stress. A descriptive, cross-sectional design was used in this study. A total of 200 students who were enrolled in the nursing program were taken as study respondents. Research data were collected using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the Coping Behavior Inventory (CBI). Data was analyzed using one-way ANOVA test, Pearson’s test, and independent sample t-test on SPSS version 22. Findings indicated that nursing students experienced a high level of stress. The most common coping strategy utilized by the students was problem solving, while avoidance was the least frequently used one. Saudi nursing students experienced stress levels above the mean in clinical training. The most common stressors were related to assignments and workload. The study recommends that clinical curriculum requirements and the workload of nursing students should be reviewed.

scholarly journals The Husbands’ Support: The Experiences of off-Campus Married Muslim Student Mothers in Private and Religious Institutions of Higher Learning in Uganda—A Case of Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU)

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. p69
Author(s):  
Nabukeera Madinah ◽  
Bwengye Michael ◽  
Nabaggala Rose
Keyword(s):  
Child Care ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Financial Support ◽  
Family System ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Transport Costs ◽  
Student Mothers ◽  
Muslim Student ◽  
Feminism Theory

While IUIU policies allow students to officially get married the same institution does not allow babies in halls of residence yet it has not put in place the necessary facilities and arrangements on campus to enable them juggle their multiple roles as Married Muslim Student Mothers (MMSM) in completing their academic undertakings. This poses a challenge due to constrained finances that make it difficult due to inability to pay maid thus causing frustrations which later affects their academic performance. The research adopted a Feminism theory and other supporting theories to explore the experiences of married Muslim student mothers, husbands support, institutional policies, challenges and coping strategies. The study was allocated within a qualitative research paradigm and involved semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of 30 undergraduate university married Muslim student mothers. Key findings were that the married Muslim student mothers’ experiences were child care and excess workload: husbands’ support included emotional and financial support: institutional support comprised of lack of child care support, support from lectures, family and friends: challenges involved time management, lack of support from lecturers, transport costs, excess workload, fixed timetables and lack of social and financial support: coping strategies included time management skills, faith and Allah, assistance with child care, creating extra time and advise. These findings have implications for policy in terms of empowerment, support to enable them to amalgamate competing roles of student mothers. MMSM operate in a family system which influences their decisions hence failure to make independent decisions but rather seek approval from their husbands. If MMSM are to succeed with their endeavors of completing their education while married they should submit to their husband in order to receive emotional and financial support to fulfill their academic dreams and a better future.

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