Stresses on the Parents of a Handicapped Child of School Age: Analysis of Stress Patterns and Description of Representative Mothers' Stresses.

Niimi, Akio; Uemura, Katsuhiko

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Publication Date: 1987

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Stresses on the Parents of a Handicapped Child of School Age: Analysis of Stress Patterns and Description of Representative Mothers' Stresses.

Niimi, Akio; Uemura, Katsuhiko

Japanese Journal of Special Education, v25 n2 p29-38 Sep 1987

Factors identified during an earlier study were used to ascertain features of the stress experienced by mothers of school-aged children with Down's syndrome, other mental retardation, autism, or double (mental and physical) handicaps. The utility of these stress patterns, efficacy of other factors not used, and interview methods are discussed. (Author/VW)

Descriptors: Autism, Disabilities, Downs Syndrome, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Mental Retardation, Mothers, Multiple Disabilities, Parent Role, Questioning Techniques, Research Methodology, Stress Variables

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Japan

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