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Coping resources and parenting mentally retarded children.

W N Friedrich, L T Wilturner, D S Cohen

    American Journal of Mental Deficiency
    |September 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Mothers of children with intellectual disabilities (ID) benefit from coping resources like social support and beliefs. These resources predict parental coping adequacy, independent of child behavior problems, improving family well-being.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Family Studies
    • Disability Research

    Background:

    • Coping resources are crucial for parents of children with intellectual disabilities (ID).
    • Understanding the impact of these resources on parental coping is essential for support.
    • Previous research has not fully elucidated the specific contributions of various coping dimensions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess four broad dimensions of coping resources in mothers of children with ID.
    • To examine the relationship between these coping resources and the adequacy of parental coping.
    • To validate findings over time and explore links to marital satisfaction.

    Main Methods:

    • A sample of 140 mothers of children with ID completed assessments of coping resources.
    • Parental coping adequacy was measured using the Questionnaire on Resources and Stress-Friedrich Factor 1.
    • A longitudinal component involved re-examining 104 mothers after 10 months.

    Main Results:

    • Three of the four coping resource dimensions significantly predicted parental coping adequacy.
    • Coping resources explained variance in parental coping beyond child's behavioral and physical problems.
    • Changes in marital satisfaction correlated with increased parent and family problems over time.

    Conclusions:

    • Specific coping resources (utilitarian, energy/morale, beliefs, social support) are vital for mothers of children with ID.
    • These resources enhance parental coping, mitigating challenges associated with child's condition.
    • Longitudinal data support the findings, highlighting the dynamic interplay between coping, family problems, and marital satisfaction.

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