Examining stress and coping levels of patriarchal men with autistic children who receive special sports training in Türkiye
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: = 183; x̅=44.6) of children diagnosed with autism between the ages of 18-55 living in Izmir province. As a data collection tool; 'Personal Information Form' prepared by the researcher to determine the socio-demographic characteristics of Turkish fathers; 'Stress Self-Assessment Checklist (SSAC)', 'Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WCQ)' was used. It is crucial for partners of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to support each other, a principle that holds true for fathers within patriarchal structures as well. Simply put, when parents of autistic individuals support each other, stress levels are reduced. Additionally, increased enrollment of the child in specialized education, especially those incorporating physical activities, serves as a stress-reducing factor. Another significant factor in reducing stress is the employment status of the mother. According to this finding, in patriarchal societies (such as ours), mothers are not obligated to stay at home and care for the child; they can pursue employment. Indeed, a noteworthy outcome of our study is the decrease in paternal stress when the mother is employed.
Authors: Utku Işık, Gökhan Çakır
Institutions: Ege University, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4401886707