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Bitsika, Vicki; Elmose, Mette; Mertika, Antigoni; Sharpley, Christopher F.; Ladopoulou, Konstantia; Kampakos, Christos; Syriopoulou-Delli, Christine K. – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Purpose: Caring for an autistic child is associated with elevated stress, anxiety and depression. Although some data suggest that 'child' or 'carer' factors may moderate the severity of carer distress, relatively few international comparisons have been made, limiting the generalizability of previous findings. This study aimed to address this…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Depression (Psychology), Foreign Countries, Child Caregivers
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Lytje, Martin; Dyregrov, Atle – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 2022
This study explores how daycare staff perceive children's reactions to the illness and loss of a parent, the support needs of bereaved children, and the staff's role as supporters. Data were generated through conducting focus groups with 23 employees from eight Danish daycare institutions. The study finds that staff focus on assisting children to…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Social Support Groups, Grief, Child Caregivers