This study used structural equation modeling to examine the relationship between multiple
sources of social support (eg, partner, family, and friends), optimism, and well-being among …

Background Raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may negatively impact
maternal mental health outcomes. Feelings of loneliness and a lack of social support may …

The present study investigated the impact of social support on the psychological well-being
of mothers of adolescents and adults with ASD (n= 269). Quantity of support (number of …

This study examined the characteristics of the support networks of 106 mothers of children
with ASD and their relationship to perceived social support, depressed mood, and subjective …

Background Social support has been considered a fundamental component of promoting
parent and child well-being. Best understood as a multi-faceted resource, perceived and …

Abstract Families of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) experience significant
stress relative to other families. To date, little research has examined the relationship …

The current study uses the actor-partner interdependence model to examine the predictors
of relationship satisfaction for mothers and fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder …

Mothers of children with an autism spectrum disorder (n= 49) participated in a 30-day diary
study which examined associations between mothers' positive and negative perceptions of …

Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often report poor psychological well‐
being, including a high level of parenting stress and depressive symptoms. Little is known …

This study examined gender differences in the relationship between dispositional optimism,
coping, and depressive symptoms of Hispanic mothers (n= 46) and fathers (n= 43) of …