Exploring Relationship Between Parental Stress and Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms in Children

Tri Nguyen Minh; Nguyen  Thi Mai Huong; Nguyen Thi Anh Nguyet; Nguyen Thi Phuong; Nguyen Thanh Bình

Keywords:

Autism spectrum disorder

parental stress

Children

Abstract

The study sample comprised 209 parents of children with autism receiving treatment at centers in Hanoi. Two scales, designed to assess parental stress and the challenges faced by children with autism, were developed to ensure measurement reliability and validity. Research indicates that three significant challenges faced by children with autism are communication, behavior, and social interaction, with social interaction being the most prevalent. The results also suggest that these challenges are interrelated and can predict parental stress levels. Notably, social interaction problems in children tend to lead to more frequent parental stress, while behavioral problems do not exhibit a clear impact. The research results emphasize crucial areas that need attention when supporting parents in coping with stress.
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Nguyen Minh, T., Thi Mai Huong, N., Thi Anh Nguyet, N., Thi Phuong, N., & Thanh Bình, N. (2024). Exploring Relationship Between Parental Stress and Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms in Children. Multidisciplinary Science Journal, (| Accepted Articles). Retrieved from https://malque.pub/ojs/index.php/msj/article/view/3431

[1] Baker-Ericzén, M.J., Brookman-Frazee, L., & Stahmer, A. (2005). Stress levels and adaptability in parents of toddlers with and without autism spectrum disorders. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities , 30 (4), 194–204. https://doi.org/10.2511/rpsd.30.4.194

[2] Baker, B.L., McIntyre, L.L., Blacher, J., Crnic, K., Edelbrock, C., & Low, C. (2003). Pre-school children with and without developmental delay: Behavior problems and parenting stress over time. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research , 47 (4–5), 217–230. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2788.2003.00484.x

[3] Bebko, J.M., Konstantareas, M.M., & Springer, J. (1987). Parent and professional evaluations of family stress associated with characteristics of autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders , 17 (4), 565–576. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01486971

[4] Benson, P.R. (2006). The impact of child symptom severity on depressed mood among parents of children with ASD: The mediating role of stress proliferation. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders , 36 (5), 685–695. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-006-0112-3

[5] Cameron, S.J., Dobson, L.A., & Day, D.M. (1991). Stress in parents of developmentally delayed and non-delayed preschool children. Canada's Mental Health , 39 (1), 13–17.

[6] Clark, A.N., Sander, A.M., Pappadis, M.R., L.evans, G., Truchen, M.A.S., & Chiou-Tan, F.Y. (2010). Caregiver characteristics and their relationship to health service utilization in minority patients with first episode stroke. NeuroRehabilitation , 27 (1), 95–104. https://doi.org/10.3233/NRE-2010-0584

[7] Tran Van Cong, Ngo Xuan Diep (2017). The effectiveness of the intervention program for children with autism depends on the combination between the family and the intervention facility . Vietnam Science and Technology Magazine. Volume 17. Number 6. Pages 48 – 54.

[8] Davis, NO, & Carter, AS (2008). Parenting stress in mothers and fathers of toddlers with autism spectrum disorders: Associations with child characteristics. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders , 38 (7), 1278–1291. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-007-0512-z

[9] Delmolino, L., & Harris, S. L. (2004). Incentives for Change: Motivating People with Autism Spectrum Disorders to Learn and Gain Independence . Woodbine House.

[10] Dumas, J.E., Wolf, L.C., Fisman, S.N., & Culligan, A. (1991). Parenting Stress, Child Behavior Problems, and Dysphoria in Parents of Children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Behavior Disorders, and Normal Development. Exceptionality: A Special Education Journal , 2 (2), 97–110. https://doi.org/10.1080/09362839109524770

[11] Dunn, M.E., Burbine, T., Bowers, C.A., & Tantleff-Dunn, S. (2001). Moderators of Stress in Parents of Children with Autism. Community Mental Health Journal , 37 (1), 39–52. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1026592305436

[12] Dyson, L.L. (1997). Fathers and mothers of school-age children with developmental disabilities: Parental stress, family functioning, and social support. American Journal on Mental Retardation , Vol. 102, pp. 267–279. https://doi.org/10.1352/0895-8017(1997)102<0267:FAMOSC>2.0.CO;2

[13] Floyd, F.J., & Gallagher, E.M. (1997). Parental stress, care demands, and use of support services for school-age children with disabilities and behavior problems. Family Relations , 46 (4), 359–371.

[14] Fodstad, J. C., Rojahn, J., & Matson, J. L. (2012). The Emergence of Challenging Behaviors in At-Risk Toddlers with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities , 24 (3), 217–234. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10882-011-9266-9

[15] Hastings, R.P. (2003). Child behavior problems and partner mental health as correlates of stress in mothers and fathers of children with autism. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research , 47 (4–5), 231–237.

[16] Hodapp, RM, Dykens, EM, & Masino, L.L. (1997). Families of children with Prader-Willi syndrome: Stress-support and relations to child characteristics. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders , 27 (1), 11–24. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1025865004299

[17] Institute of mental health (nd). Understanding your mental health/ Overcoming stress/ Symptoms. https://www.imh.com.sg/wellness/page.aspx?id=558 .

[18] Kenworthy, L., Case, L., Harms, M.B., Martin, A., & Wallace, G.L. (2010). Adaptive behavior ratings correlate with symptomatology and IQ among individuals with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders , 40 (4), 416–423. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-009-0911-4

[19] Lovibond, S.H., & Lovibond, P.F. (1995). Manual for the depression anxiety stress scales [ kit ] (2nd ed.). Sydney, NSW : Psychology Foundation of Australia.

[20] Moes, D. (1995). Parent Education and Parenting Stress. In RL Koegel & LK Koegel (Eds.), Teaching children with autism: strategies for initiating positive interactions and improving learning opportunities . Baltimore : PH Brookes Pub. Co., c1995.

[21] Moes, D., Koegel, R.L., Schreibman, L., & Loos, L.M. (1992). Stress profiles for mothers and fathers of children with autism. Psychological Reports , 71 , 1272–1274. https://doi.org/10.2466/pr0.71.8.1272-1274

[22] Myers, BJ, Mackintosh, VH, & Goin-Kochel, RP (2009). “My greatest joy and my greatest heart ache:” Parents' own words on how having a child on the autism spectrum has affected their lives and their families' lives. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders , 3 (3), 670–684. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2009.01.004

[23] National Research Council. (2001). Educating Children with Autism. In C. Lord & J.P. McGee (Eds.), National Academy Press . https://doi.org/10.17226/10017

[24] Pagán, I., Fabián, C., Ríos, J.L., Betancourt, J., Cruz, S.Y., González, A.M., & Rivera-Soto, W.T. (2013). Social support and its association with sociodemographic characteristics, dietary patterns, and perceived academic stress among college students in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal , 32 (3), 146–153.

[25] Scheuermann, B., Webber, J., & Lang, R. (2018). Autism: Teaching makes a difference, 2nd edition . Cengage Learning; 2 edition (January 1, 2018).

[26] Tobing, LE, & Glenwick, DS (2002). Relation of the Childhood Autism Rating Scale-Parent version to diagnosis, stress, and age. Research in Developmental Disabilities , 23 (3), 211–223. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0891-4222(02)00099-9

[27] Walsh, C.E., Mulder, E., & Tudor, M.E. (2013). Predictors of parental stress in a sample of children with ASD: Pain, problem behavior, and parental coping. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders , 7 (2), 256–264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.08.010

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