'We are in this together': Experiences of relationship satisfaction in couples raising a child with autism spectrum disorder
| Autor: | Torbjörn Falkmer, Sharmila Vaz, Angela Sim, Reinie Cordier |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Occupational therapy
Relationship satisfaction 030506 rehabilitation medicine.medical_specialty Teamwork Lived experience media_common.quotation_subject 05 social sciences medicine.disease Developmental psychology 03 medical and health sciences Psychiatry and Mental health Clinical Psychology Autism spectrum disorder General partnership Developmental and Educational Psychology medicine Family resilience 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Dyadic coping 0305 other medical science Psychology 050104 developmental & child psychology media_common |
| Zdroj: | Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 58:39-51 |
| ISSN: | 1750-9467 |
| Popis: | Background Couple relationships play an integral role in family adjustment when a child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), yet, it is unclear what factors contribute to the maintenance of relationship satisfaction in these couples. Method Using phenomenology, data from eleven couple interviews were analysed to gain an understanding of the lived experiences of relationship satisfaction when raising a child with ASD. Results The overall essence of “We are in this together” reflected the attitude that a strong partnership was beneficial in maintaining relationship satisfaction. This essence was captured in three main themes: 1) Shared beliefs, 2) Teamwork and 3) Shared experiences which closely paralleled the Walsh family resilience framework. Conclusions Couples can be supported in these key areas to strengthen their relationship to serve as a source of resilience for families with a child with ASD. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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