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Mediating Effects of Family Functioning on the Relationship between Care Burden and Family Quality of Life of Caregivers of Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Mongolia
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Kim, Jinhee; Kim, Hyunlye; Park, Seojin; Yoo, Jaeyong; Gelegjamts, Delgersuren – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Intellectual disabilities are characterized by constant and complex needs for care that place a heavy burden on the families of affected individuals and affect their overall quality of life. We evaluated the mediating effects of family functioning on the relationship between care burden and the family quality of life of caregivers of…
Descriptors: Family Relationship, Family Life, Quality of Life, Child Caregivers
Hair Glucocorticoids in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Depressive Symptoms Pre- and Post-Bright Light Therapy: First Explorations
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Hamers, Pauline C. M.; Savas, Mesut; van Rossum, Elisabeth F. C.; de Rijke, Yolanda B.; Bindels, Patrick J. E.; Festen, Dederieke A. M.; Hermans, Heidi – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Depressive symptoms and stress are common in adults with intellectual disabilities. Our aim was to explore long-term biological stress levels, assessed by hair cortisol (HairF) and cortisone (HairE) concentrations, in adults with intellectual disabilities and depressive symptoms and to investigate the effects of bright light therapy…
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Stress Variables, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Adults
Psychological Status and Coping Styles of Caregivers of Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Psychiatric Illness
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Panicker, Anuja S.; Ramesh, Sonali – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: The psychological status of caregivers of individuals with intellectual disability and psychiatric illness (PI) is important for effective management. The aim of this study was to examine the psychological status and its relationship with coping styles among these caregivers. Materials & Methods: Caregivers (N = 80) of individuals…
Descriptors: Coping, Mental Disorders, Caregivers, Stress Variables
The Impact of Affiliate Stigma on the Psychological Well-Being of Mothers of Children with Specific Learning Disabilities in India: The Mediating Role of Subjective Burden
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Banga, Gazal; Ghosh, Subharati – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Knowledge of the impact of affiliate stigma on the wellbeing of caregivers to children with specific learning disability (SLD) in India is limited. To fill in this gap in knowledge a cross-sectional quantitative study was undertaken to assess the impact of affiliate stigma on the psychological well-being of mothers with children with…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Learning Disabilities, Social Bias, Well Being
The Psychological Impact of Violence on Staff Working with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Howard, Ruth; Rose, John; Levenson, Victor – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Staff in intellectual disability services can experience high levels of violence, which may lead to burnout. Staff burnout may result in poorer quality services. Previous research has suggested that factors such as fear of violence, self-efficacy and staff support moderate the impact of violence on burnout. Aims: The research explores…
Descriptors: Violence, Self Efficacy, Incidence, Mental Retardation
Mothering with Intellectual Disabilities: Relationship between Social Support, Health and Well-Being, Parenting and Child Behaviour Outcomes
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Aunos, Marjorie; Feldman, Maurice; Goupil, Georgette – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: There is a general agreement in the literature that no systematic correlation exists between parental intellectual disability "per se" and parenting performance. Yet, a few studies in the field of parents and parenting with intellectual disability have explored other potential determinants of parenting and child outcomes. In…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Mothers, Mental Retardation, Parenting Styles
Caregiving Perceptions of Chinese Mothers of Children with Intellectual Disability in Hong Kong
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Mak, Winnie W. S.; Ho, Gladys S. M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: In this study, we tested the effects of three different coping strategies (i.e. problem-focused, emotion-focused and relationship-focused coping) on both positive and negative caregiving perceptions. Materials and Methods: Two hundred and twelve Chinese mothers of children with intellectual disability from a major non-governmental…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Family Environment, Mothers, Coping
Social and Professional Support for Parents of Adolescents with Severe Intellectual Disabilities
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White, Nia; Hastings, Richard P. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2004
Background: Previous research has identified various dimensions of social support that are positively associated with parental well-being. However, most research does not include multiple measures of social support and uses heterogeneous samples in terms of child characteristics such as age and severity of intellectual disability. Methods:…
Descriptors: Social Support Groups, Family (Sociological Unit), Severe Mental Retardation, Depression (Psychology)