Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA
Date of Award
5-2010
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Gary T. Montgomery
Second Advisor
Dr. Roy E. Cain
Third Advisor
Dr. Frederick A. Ernst
Abstract
Recent research has underscored that having a child with autism can be particularly stressful for parents. The purpose of the current study was to identify sources stress in mothers of children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared with mothers of typically developing children (TDC). A total of 33 mothers were recruited in this study; 18 mothers had at least one child with ASD and 15 mothers had at least one typically developing child. The results showed higher levels of stress in the ASD group compared to the TDC group. The main source of stress for the mothers in both groups was their child’s maladaptive behaviors.
Granting Institution
University of Texas-Pan American
Comments
Copyright 2010 Janett Cantu. All Rights Reserved.
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