| Title: |
Mental Health and Resilient Coping in Caregivers of Autistic Individuals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from the Families Facing COVID Study |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Friesen, Kelsey A.; Weiss, Jonathan A.; Howe, Stephanie J.; Kerns, Connor M.; McMorris, Carly A. (ORCID 0000-0002-5164-6210) |
| Source: |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Jul 2022 52(7):3027-3037. |
| Availability: |
Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
11 |
| Publication Date: |
2022 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
COVID-19; Pandemics; Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Comorbidity; Stress Variables; Caregivers; Anxiety; Resilience (Psychology); Coping; Mental Health; Stress Management |
| DOI: |
10.1007/s10803-021-05177-4 |
| ISSN: |
0162-3257 |
| Abstract: |
Many caregivers of autistic people experience mental health issues, and the impact of disruptions due to COVID-19 may present additional challenges for these individuals. This study characterized caregiver stress, anxiety, and resilient coping during COVID-19 and investigated the impact of COVID-19 disruptions, demographic variables, and resilient coping on mental health. The majority of caregivers reported some degree of disruption associated with COVID-19, and more than half reported moderate levels of stress and high anxiety. Resilient coping did not emerge as a moderator between COVID-19 disruptions and caregiver mental health, but instead had a direct effect on outcomes. Future research is needed to understand additional factors impacting the mental health of caregivers of autistic people during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2022 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1339212 |
| Database: |
ERIC |