Stress, coping, and resources in mothers of adults with developmental disabilities
- 1 October 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Counselling Psychology Quarterly
- Vol. 4 (4) , 301-310
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09515079108254438
Abstract
This study examined the relationship of various stressors, coping resources, and coping strategies on the level of stress reported by 147 mothers of adults with delayed development. A sense of mastery and the mother's health as well as financial well-being were significantly negatively related to stress. Coping behaviours of reframing of the problem and acquisition of social support were also significantly negatively related to stress. Implications of the results of this study for service providers are discussed.Keywords
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