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ERIC Number: EJ1242799
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Feb
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0271-1214
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The Structure and Function of Social Networks of Mothers of Young Children with Disabilities
Kilburn, Janice E.; Shapiro, Cheri J.
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v39 n4 p250-259 Feb 2020
The current exploratory study examines the structure and function of social support for mothers of very young children (under 24 months) with a range of disabilities who are receiving Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C early intervention services. The psychological well-being and social networks of 88 mothers in one state were assessed. Associations between network characteristics and maternal stress were found for the total network, along with a connection between lowered depression and concrete support from the spouse/partner and lowered stress and emotional support from professional helpers. This study mirrors some findings of similar studies of mothers with older children with disabilities but uniquely found spouse/partner support to be prominent. Implications for both research and early intervention practitioners are considered.
SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: Administration for Children, Youth, and Families (DHHS)
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C
Grant or Contract Numbers: 90CA1763
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