Life Transition Process Effects on Depressive Symptoms in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the association between each phase of the Life Transition Process (LTP) and depressive symptoms among parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Methods: Using a cross-sectional study design, data pertaining to LTP and depressive symptom...
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| description | Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the association between each phase of the Life Transition Process (LTP) and depressive symptoms among parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Methods: Using a cross-sectional study design, data pertaining to LTP and depressive symptoms were collected from 285 parents of children with ASD (101 fathers and 184 mothers). Participants were recruited through the Autism Society of Korea and a counseling center for families of children with ASD. Results: Using a cut-off point of 5 or higher on the Beck Depression Inventory-Short Form, more than half of the parents (53.4%) were deemed depressed; these parents experienced moderate (27.4%) to severe (11.6%) levels of depressive symptoms. A hierarchical multiple regression using the socio-demographic characteristics of children and parents and each phase of the LTP as predictors, found that lower income (β=-.14, p=.007) and greater scores for the wandering phase (β=.59, p<.001) were significant predictors of greater levels of depressive symptoms. Conclusion: These findings confirm the association between LTP and depressive symptoms for parents of children with ASD, who were found to have a greater risk of depressive symptoms during wandering phase. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8d2a205d3165429780ca29eb08c6db952022-12-21T23:25:51ZengKorean Academy of Child Health NursingChild Health Nursing Research2287-91102287-91292018-07-0124333734410.4094/chnr.2018.24.3.3371605Life Transition Process Effects on Depressive Symptoms in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum DisorderSun Woo Hong0JinShil Kim1Ae Ran Lee2Jeong Sil Choi3 Department of Emergency Medical Services, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Korea College of Nursing, Gachon University, Incheon, Korea Department of Nursing, Wonkwang Health Science University, Iksan, Korea College of Nursing, Gachon University, Incheon, KoreaPurpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the association between each phase of the Life Transition Process (LTP) and depressive symptoms among parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Methods: Using a cross-sectional study design, data pertaining to LTP and depressive symptoms were collected from 285 parents of children with ASD (101 fathers and 184 mothers). Participants were recruited through the Autism Society of Korea and a counseling center for families of children with ASD. Results: Using a cut-off point of 5 or higher on the Beck Depression Inventory-Short Form, more than half of the parents (53.4%) were deemed depressed; these parents experienced moderate (27.4%) to severe (11.6%) levels of depressive symptoms. A hierarchical multiple regression using the socio-demographic characteristics of children and parents and each phase of the LTP as predictors, found that lower income (β=-.14, p=.007) and greater scores for the wandering phase (β=.59, p<.001) were significant predictors of greater levels of depressive symptoms. Conclusion: These findings confirm the association between LTP and depressive symptoms for parents of children with ASD, who were found to have a greater risk of depressive symptoms during wandering phase.http://www.e-chnr.org/upload/pdf/chnr-24-3-337.pdfAutism spectrum disorderDepressionParentLife |
| spellingShingle | Sun Woo Hong JinShil Kim Ae Ran Lee Jeong Sil Choi Life Transition Process Effects on Depressive Symptoms in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Child Health Nursing Research Autism spectrum disorder Depression Parent Life |
| title | Life Transition Process Effects on Depressive Symptoms in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| title_full | Life Transition Process Effects on Depressive Symptoms in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| title_fullStr | Life Transition Process Effects on Depressive Symptoms in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| title_full_unstemmed | Life Transition Process Effects on Depressive Symptoms in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| title_short | Life Transition Process Effects on Depressive Symptoms in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| title_sort | life transition process effects on depressive symptoms in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder |
| topic | Autism spectrum disorder Depression Parent Life |
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