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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