RT Article
T1 The Influence of Religiosity on Well-Being and Acceptance in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
JF Journal of religion, disability & health
VO 13
IS 2
SP 104
OP 113
A1 White, Stacy E.
LA English
YR 2009
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1762787180
AB This study was designed to investigate religiosity, parental well-being, stressors in raising a child with autism, and acceptance of the disorder. Previous research states that religiosity can buffer the effects of stressors on well-being (Friedrich et al., 1988), and provide support and peace of mind (Tarakeshwar and Pargament, 2001). Parents of children with autism (n = 177) participated by completing an Internet-based questionnaire. Results revealed correlations between most of the variables, and the association between stress and well-being was stronger for parents with lower religiosity. Implications for parents and religious organizations and directions for future research are discussed.
K1 Internet
K1 Autism
K1 parents of disabled children
K1 Religion
K1 Research
K1 Spirituality
K1 Stress
DO 10.1080/15228960802581503