The Impact of Autism Spectrum Disorder on Parents in Arab Countries: A Systematic Literature Review
BackgroundHaving a child with autism spectrum disorder can have significant psychological effects on parents. This systematic review summarizes the current state of literature underscoring the impact of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on parents in Arab countriesMethodsA systematic search of seven da...
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| description | BackgroundHaving a child with autism spectrum disorder can have significant psychological effects on parents. This systematic review summarizes the current state of literature underscoring the impact of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on parents in Arab countriesMethodsA systematic search of seven databases (PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, Google Scholar, ERIC, Academic Search Complete, and PsycINFO) was performed, which identified 24 studies (20 quantitative studies and four qualitative studies) that included 3,299 parents or caregivers of children with ASD. These studies were conducted in 10 Arab countries (Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Emirates, Palestine, Qatar, and Lebanon).ResultsThe majority of the included studies found that ASD has a significant negative impact on the mental health and wellbeing of Arab parents. It was found that parents of children with ASD have a poor quality of life (QoL) and an increased risk of psychological disorders. These findings were in contrast to findings of parents of typically developing children and children with other developmental disorders. Challenges faced by parents of children with ASD were associated with several child- and parent-related factors. The most common coping strategy used by parents was religious coping.ConclusionThe impact of ASD on parents has only recently gained traction among researchers in Arab countries. Despite several knowledge gaps, published studies have provided useful information outlining the impact of ASD on parents in some of these countries. Further research comprising larger random samples and using varied research and data-collection methods is required to understand the multifaceted challenges experienced by parents raising children with ASD in Arab countries. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fcdc15d46d8d44548ae0cb647f7409902022-12-22T03:01:53ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782022-07-011310.3389/fpsyg.2022.955442955442The Impact of Autism Spectrum Disorder on Parents in Arab Countries: A Systematic Literature ReviewJamal M. Alkhateeb0Muna S. Hadidi1Wissam Mounzer2Department of Special Education, The University of Jordan, Amman, JordanDepartment of Special Education, The University of Jordan, Amman, JordanDepartment of Special Education, Stockholm University, Stockholm, SwedenBackgroundHaving a child with autism spectrum disorder can have significant psychological effects on parents. This systematic review summarizes the current state of literature underscoring the impact of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on parents in Arab countriesMethodsA systematic search of seven databases (PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, Google Scholar, ERIC, Academic Search Complete, and PsycINFO) was performed, which identified 24 studies (20 quantitative studies and four qualitative studies) that included 3,299 parents or caregivers of children with ASD. These studies were conducted in 10 Arab countries (Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Emirates, Palestine, Qatar, and Lebanon).ResultsThe majority of the included studies found that ASD has a significant negative impact on the mental health and wellbeing of Arab parents. It was found that parents of children with ASD have a poor quality of life (QoL) and an increased risk of psychological disorders. These findings were in contrast to findings of parents of typically developing children and children with other developmental disorders. Challenges faced by parents of children with ASD were associated with several child- and parent-related factors. The most common coping strategy used by parents was religious coping.ConclusionThe impact of ASD on parents has only recently gained traction among researchers in Arab countries. Despite several knowledge gaps, published studies have provided useful information outlining the impact of ASD on parents in some of these countries. Further research comprising larger random samples and using varied research and data-collection methods is required to understand the multifaceted challenges experienced by parents raising children with ASD in Arab countries.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.955442/fullautism spectrum disorderArab countriesparentscaregiversstressburden |
| spellingShingle | Jamal M. Alkhateeb Muna S. Hadidi Wissam Mounzer The Impact of Autism Spectrum Disorder on Parents in Arab Countries: A Systematic Literature Review Frontiers in Psychology autism spectrum disorder Arab countries parents caregivers stress burden |
| title | The Impact of Autism Spectrum Disorder on Parents in Arab Countries: A Systematic Literature Review |
| title_full | The Impact of Autism Spectrum Disorder on Parents in Arab Countries: A Systematic Literature Review |
| title_fullStr | The Impact of Autism Spectrum Disorder on Parents in Arab Countries: A Systematic Literature Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Impact of Autism Spectrum Disorder on Parents in Arab Countries: A Systematic Literature Review |
| title_short | The Impact of Autism Spectrum Disorder on Parents in Arab Countries: A Systematic Literature Review |
| title_sort | impact of autism spectrum disorder on parents in arab countries a systematic literature review |
| topic | autism spectrum disorder Arab countries parents caregivers stress burden |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.955442/full |
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