Social Networking Site Use among Caregivers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Authors

Murad Moqbel, University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Lauren Little

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

12-2014

Abstract

Caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience higher levels of stress relative to those of children with other developmental disabilities and typical development. To date, little research has empirically examined the relationship between social supports, social networking site (SNS) use, and stress among caregivers of children with ASD. Using the resiliency model of family stress, adjustment, and adaptation as a theoretical framework, we explore the links between perceived social supports, SNS use, and stress among caregivers of children with ASD. We do this by conducting a crosssectional research design and using a structural equation modeling statistical approach. Practical and theoretical implications will be revealed by this study.

Comments

Copyright AIS.

Recommended Citation

Moqbel, M. and Little, L. (2014) ‘Social networking site use among caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders’, in ICIS 2014 Proceedings. Thirty Fifth International Conference on Information Systems, Auckland. Available at: https://aisel.aisnet.org/icis2014/proceedings/ISHealthcare/23.

Publication Title

Thirty Fifth International Conference on Information Systems