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Peer reviewedBotuck, Shelly; Winsberg, Bertrand G. – Mental Retardation, 1991
The immediate and short-term effects of a preplanned, 10-day overnight respite on 14 mothers of school-age and adult children with multiple disabilities were evaluated. Results indicated that, during respite, mothers experienced increased well-being and less depression, and these changes continued after respite. Mothers also exhibited changes in…
Descriptors: Adult Children, Adults, Children, Depression (Psychology)
