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Publication Date: 2021-Sep
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Preliminary Results of the Effects of a Psychoeducational Program on Stress and Quality of Life among French Parents of an Child with Autism
Cappe, Emilie; Downes, Naomi; Albert-Benaroya, Sophie; Ech-Chouikh, Julie Allard; De Gaulmyn, Aude; Luperto, Lydia; Caron, Valérie; Roussel, Elisabeth; Taton, Romain; Sankey, Carol
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, v36 n3 p176-186 Sep 2021
The objective was to evaluate the impact of a psychoeducational program on the stress and quality of life of parents with a child with autism. In total, 20 parents attended a shortened version (SV group) of the program and 15 others a complete version (CV group). An assessment of perceived stress, parenting stress, and quality of life was performed before (T0), after (T1), and 6 months after the program (T2). Parental satisfaction was measured at T1. Parents in the CV group appeared to be significantly less stressed, and there was a significant improvement in certain areas of their quality of life (relationship with the child, psychological well-being, and personal fulfillment). No significant effects were observed in the SV group. Both groups highly appreciated the program. These results confirm the need to offer support to parents after receiving a diagnosis of autism for their child.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Program Effectiveness, Stress Variables, Stress Management, Quality of Life, Parents, Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Parent Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship, Well Being, Psychoeducational Methods, Child Rearing, Individual Characteristics, Family Environment
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: France
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Parenting Stress Index
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