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The Association between Parenting Stress and Parenting Behaviors in Chinese Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Mediating Role of Parental Anxiety and Depression

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Title: The Association between Parenting Stress and Parenting Behaviors in Chinese Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Mediating Role of Parental Anxiety and Depression
Language: English
Authors: Chang Zhang, Fu Lin, Yanlin Chen, Rui Wang, Ting Zhou, Chunli Yi
Source: Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 2024 17(4):275-296.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 22
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Stress Variables, Parent Child Relationship, Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Depression (Psychology), Parent Attitudes, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Negative Attitudes, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: China
DOI: 10.1080/19315864.2024.2401833
ISSN: 1931-5864
1931-5872
Abstract: Background: Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) experience heightened levels of parenting stress and more affective symptoms. Although the relationship between parenting stress and mental health has been extensively studied, limited understanding exists regarding parenting behaviors and related factors. This study aimed to explore the role of parents' affective symptoms in the relationship between parenting stress and parenting behaviors among Chinese parents of children with ASD. Methods: A total of 185 parents participated in one online survey, reporting parenting behaviors, parenting stress, depression and anxiety symptoms. Results: (1) A higher level of parenting stress was associated with reduced positive parenting behaviors and increased negative parenting behaviors. (2) Parents' anxiety and depression symptoms mediated the relationship between parenting stress and positive parenting behaviors. Conclusion: Parenting stress has potential detrimental effects on parenting behaviors in Chinese parents of children with ASD through the mediation of parental depression and anxiety.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1449652
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Background: Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) experience heightened levels of parenting stress and more affective symptoms. Although the relationship between parenting stress and mental health has been extensively studied, limited understanding exists regarding parenting behaviors and related factors. This study aimed to explore the role of parents' affective symptoms in the relationship between parenting stress and parenting behaviors among Chinese parents of children with ASD. Methods: A total of 185 parents participated in one online survey, reporting parenting behaviors, parenting stress, depression and anxiety symptoms. Results: (1) A higher level of parenting stress was associated with reduced positive parenting behaviors and increased negative parenting behaviors. (2) Parents' anxiety and depression symptoms mediated the relationship between parenting stress and positive parenting behaviors. Conclusion: Parenting stress has potential detrimental effects on parenting behaviors in Chinese parents of children with ASD through the mediation of parental depression and anxiety.
ISSN:1931-5864
1931-5872
DOI:10.1080/19315864.2024.2401833