Journal article
Predicting mental health among mothers of school-aged children with developmental disabilities: The relative contribution of child, maternal and environmental factors
Abstract
AIM: Many mothers of children with developmental disabilities are known to experience high levels of stress, and compromised mental health. Research is crucial to better understand and assist mothers with compromised mental health, and ultimately better service families raising and supporting a child with a disability.
METHOD: Data were collected using cross sectional mail-out survey with follow up phone call. Instruments included the Short …
Authors
Bourke-Taylor H; Pallant JF; Law M; Howie L
Journal
Research in Developmental Disabilities, Vol. 33, No. 6, pp. 1732–1740
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
November 2012
DOI
10.1016/j.ridd.2012.04.011
ISSN
0891-4222
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentAdultAttention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityCerebral PalsyChildChild Behavior DisordersChild Development Disorders, PervasiveChild, PreschoolCross-Sectional StudiesDevelopmental DisabilitiesDown SyndromeEducationFemaleHealth Services Needs and DemandHealth SurveysHumansMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedMother-Child RelationsMothersPower, PsychologicalSocial AdjustmentSocial EnvironmentStress, PsychologicalSurveys and QuestionnairesVictoria