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Social Networking Site Use among Caregivers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience higher levels of stress relative to those of children with other developmental disabilities and typical development. To date, little research has empirically examined the relationship between social supports, social networking site (SNS) use, and stress among caregivers of children with ASD. Using the resiliency model of family stress, adjustment, and adaptation as a theoretical framework, we explore the links between perceived social supports, SNS use, and stress among caregivers of children with ASD. We do this by conducting a cross-sectional research design and using a structural equation modeling statistical approach. Practical and theoretical implications will be revealed by this study.

Source: ScholarWorks @ UTRGV (The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley)

Authors: Murad Moqbel, Lauren Little

Institutions: The University of Kansas Health System, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Language: English

Topic: Family and Disability Support Research

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W93475633

FWCI: 1.13

Cites: 74

Cited by: 6

Related to: 10