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Dissertation
The Relationships of Stereotyped Behaviors, Maternal Stress, and Family Quality of Life in Families Affected By Autism Spectrum Disorder
University of West Florida Libraries
Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida
2006
Abstract
The theories of Bronfenbrenner and Minuchin, utilized through an application of the ecological-contextual model, tested the relationships, predictive ability, and mediational effects among a child variable (stereotyped behaviors), a parental variable (maternal stress), and a family variable (family quality of life). The Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-Second Edition, Parenting Stress Index, and Family Environment Scale measured the variables in the sample of 143 mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The variables were correlated. Maternal stress emerged as a significant predictor and a mediator of family quality of life and stereotyped behavior. The interconnectivity of the variables suggested further research is necessary to ascertain the most effective family supports.
Details
- Title
- The Relationships of Stereotyped Behaviors, Maternal Stress, and Family Quality of Life in Families Affected By Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Contributors
- Leasha M Barry (Committee Member) - University of West Florida, Center for Behavior AnalysisF. Stephen Bridges (Committee Member)Dwight P. Sweeney (Committee Member)Jill T. White (Committee Member) - University of West FloridaWilliam H Evans (Committee Chair) - University of West Florida, School of Education
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 102
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries to digitize and/or display this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99380090858606600
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- University of West Florida; Doctor of Education (EDD)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida