Giving thanks: Findings from a gratitude intervention with mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder / Lisa TIMMONS in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 49 (May 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 49 (May 2018) . - p.13-24 Titre : Giving thanks: Findings from a gratitude intervention with mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Lisa TIMMONS, Auteur ; Naomi V. EKAS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.13-24 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Gratitude  Intervention  Character strengths  Mothers  Positive psychology Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Gratitude is a character strength related to greater well-being in the general population; however, it has not been studied extensively in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Therefore, an online, writing-based gratitude intervention was conducted with mothers of children with ASD. Method Various areas of well-being were assessed immediately prior to and after the intervention and at a one-month follow-up for 64 mothers of children with ASD. The study participants were divided into two intervention groups and a control group. Participants in each group were asked to complete a weekly writing activity for eight weeks and were included in the study if they completed assessments at all three major time points. Results Across all conditions, including the life events control group, mothers improved in well-being, parenting self-efficacy, positive maternal characteristics, and relationship quality. Group differences were found only for parenting satisfaction. Changes in reported child behavior problems were non-significant. Conclusions Findings suggest improvement in several areas of well-being following the gratitude intervention with mothers of children with ASD. However, positive changes were seen in the control group, as well. Therefore, it is possible that some other aspect of the intervention, such as written personal disclosure is driving improvements in well-being. Implications for positive psychology intervention research are discussed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.01.008 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=340 [article] Giving thanks: Findings from a gratitude intervention with mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Lisa TIMMONS, Auteur ; Naomi V. EKAS, Auteur . - p.13-24. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 49 (May 2018) . - p.13-24 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Gratitude  Intervention  Character strengths  Mothers  Positive psychology Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Gratitude is a character strength related to greater well-being in the general population; however, it has not been studied extensively in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Therefore, an online, writing-based gratitude intervention was conducted with mothers of children with ASD. Method Various areas of well-being were assessed immediately prior to and after the intervention and at a one-month follow-up for 64 mothers of children with ASD. The study participants were divided into two intervention groups and a control group. Participants in each group were asked to complete a weekly writing activity for eight weeks and were included in the study if they completed assessments at all three major time points. Results Across all conditions, including the life events control group, mothers improved in well-being, parenting self-efficacy, positive maternal characteristics, and relationship quality. Group differences were found only for parenting satisfaction. Changes in reported child behavior problems were non-significant. Conclusions Findings suggest improvement in several areas of well-being following the gratitude intervention with mothers of children with ASD. However, positive changes were seen in the control group, as well. Therefore, it is possible that some other aspect of the intervention, such as written personal disclosure is driving improvements in well-being. Implications for positive psychology intervention research are discussed. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.01.008 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=340

Predictors of Daily Relationship Quality in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Lisa TIMMONS in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46-8 (August 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 46-8 (August 2016) . - p.2573-2586 Titre : Predictors of Daily Relationship Quality in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Lisa TIMMONS, Auteur ; Kelcie D. WILLIS, Auteur ; Megan M. PRUITT, Auteur ; Naomi V. EKAS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2573-2586 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Mothers  Relationship quality  Daily diaries  Depressive symptoms  Family functioning Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (n = 70) completed online measures of global constructs (i.e., stable individual characteristics measured at time 1), which included resilience, depressive symptoms, and family functioning, followed by 14 daily questionnaires assessing relationship quality and affect on a given day. The global constructs were examined as predictors of daily relationship quality using multilevel modeling. Daily affect was examined in association with daily relationship factors (partner conflict, support from partner, and relationship happiness). Depressive symptoms and family flexibility predicted daily relationship quality. On a daily level, affect was associated with relationship quality. Results emphasize the potential of interventions to improve the quality of parents’ relationships by addressing maternal mental health, family functioning, and daily affect. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2799-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290 [article] Predictors of Daily Relationship Quality in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Lisa TIMMONS, Auteur ; Kelcie D. WILLIS, Auteur ; Megan M. PRUITT, Auteur ; Naomi V. EKAS, Auteur . - p.2573-2586. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 46-8 (August 2016) . - p.2573-2586 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Mothers  Relationship quality  Daily diaries  Depressive symptoms  Family functioning Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (n = 70) completed online measures of global constructs (i.e., stable individual characteristics measured at time 1), which included resilience, depressive symptoms, and family functioning, followed by 14 daily questionnaires assessing relationship quality and affect on a given day. The global constructs were examined as predictors of daily relationship quality using multilevel modeling. Daily affect was examined in association with daily relationship factors (partner conflict, support from partner, and relationship happiness). Depressive symptoms and family flexibility predicted daily relationship quality. On a daily level, affect was associated with relationship quality. Results emphasize the potential of interventions to improve the quality of parents’ relationships by addressing maternal mental health, family functioning, and daily affect. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2799-0 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=290

Thankful thinking: A thematic analysis of gratitude letters by mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder / Lisa TIMMONS in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 34 (February 2017)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 34 (February 2017) . - p.19-27 Titre : Thankful thinking: A thematic analysis of gratitude letters by mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Lisa TIMMONS, Auteur ; Naomi V. EKAS, Auteur ; Patricia JOHNSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.19-27 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Gratitude  Positive psychology  Parents  Qualitative Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : AbstractBackground Mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly report elevated levels of stress and psychopathology compared to mothers of typically developing children. However, there is an expanding area of research which focuses on factors that promote positive adaptation among mothers of children with ASD. Gratitude is one factor associated with positive outcomes in the general population and may therefore, also be associated with positive outcomes for mothers of children with ASD. Method In this qualitative study, mothers of children with ASD were divided into two groups and instructed to write letters of gratitude to either someone besides their child (general gratitude) or their child (child gratitude). Coding and thematic analysis of their narratives was conducted using ATLAS.ti computer software. Results Prominent themes for mothers in the general gratitude group included sources of social support, characteristics of close personal relationships, inspirational others, and other positive attributes of individuals, such as being kind-hearted. Whereas, in the child gratitude group, emergent themes were the child with ASD making progress, the child’s personality, inspiration, and shared experiences. Conclusions Findings from this study suggest that mothers are able to identify and express gratitude for beneficial aspects of their lives. These findings have important implications for the understanding of the experience of parenting a child with ASD and may also serve to inform development of interventions to promote well-being in families of children with ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2016.11.009 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=298 [article] Thankful thinking: A thematic analysis of gratitude letters by mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Lisa TIMMONS, Auteur ; Naomi V. EKAS, Auteur ; Patricia JOHNSON, Auteur . - p.19-27. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 34 (February 2017) . - p.19-27 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Gratitude  Positive psychology  Parents  Qualitative Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : AbstractBackground Mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly report elevated levels of stress and psychopathology compared to mothers of typically developing children. However, there is an expanding area of research which focuses on factors that promote positive adaptation among mothers of children with ASD. Gratitude is one factor associated with positive outcomes in the general population and may therefore, also be associated with positive outcomes for mothers of children with ASD. Method In this qualitative study, mothers of children with ASD were divided into two groups and instructed to write letters of gratitude to either someone besides their child (general gratitude) or their child (child gratitude). Coding and thematic analysis of their narratives was conducted using ATLAS.ti computer software. Results Prominent themes for mothers in the general gratitude group included sources of social support, characteristics of close personal relationships, inspirational others, and other positive attributes of individuals, such as being kind-hearted. Whereas, in the child gratitude group, emergent themes were the child with ASD making progress, the child’s personality, inspiration, and shared experiences. Conclusions Findings from this study suggest that mothers are able to identify and express gratitude for beneficial aspects of their lives. These findings have important implications for the understanding of the experience of parenting a child with ASD and may also serve to inform development of interventions to promote well-being in families of children with ASD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2016.11.009 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=298

The impact of maternal, child, and family characteristics on the daily well-being and parenting experiences of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder / Megan M PRUITT in Autism, 20-8 (November 2016)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 20-8 (November 2016) . - p.973-985 Titre : The impact of maternal, child, and family characteristics on the daily well-being and parenting experiences of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Megan M PRUITT, Auteur ; Kelcie WILLIS, Auteur ; Lisa TIMMONS, Auteur ; Naomi V EKAS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.973-985 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  daily diaries  family  parenting  well-being Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study utilized a daily diaries method to explore the global factors that impact daily general affect and daily parenting interactions of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder. Eighty-three mothers of a child with autism spectrum disorder between the ages of 3 and 13?years completed global assessments of maternal depressive symptoms, child autism spectrum disorder symptom severity, and family functioning. Mothers then reported on their daily negative and positive affect as well as their daily positive and frustrating parenting interactions for 14 consecutive days. The results indicated that higher levels of maternal depressive symptoms were related to decreased daily positive affect, whereas greater child social motivation impairments were related to increased daily positive affect. Only maternal depressive symptoms were associated with increased daily negative affect. Furthermore, higher levels of family cohesion were related to increased daily positive parenting interactions. Finally, higher maternal depressive symptoms as well as family rigidity were related to increased daily frustrating parenting interactions. Implications for interventions focused on the family system are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315620409 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=294 [article] The impact of maternal, child, and family characteristics on the daily well-being and parenting experiences of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Megan M PRUITT, Auteur ; Kelcie WILLIS, Auteur ; Lisa TIMMONS, Auteur ; Naomi V EKAS, Auteur . - p.973-985. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 20-8 (November 2016) . - p.973-985 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  daily diaries  family  parenting  well-being Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study utilized a daily diaries method to explore the global factors that impact daily general affect and daily parenting interactions of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder. Eighty-three mothers of a child with autism spectrum disorder between the ages of 3 and 13?years completed global assessments of maternal depressive symptoms, child autism spectrum disorder symptom severity, and family functioning. Mothers then reported on their daily negative and positive affect as well as their daily positive and frustrating parenting interactions for 14 consecutive days. The results indicated that higher levels of maternal depressive symptoms were related to decreased daily positive affect, whereas greater child social motivation impairments were related to increased daily positive affect. Only maternal depressive symptoms were associated with increased daily negative affect. Furthermore, higher levels of family cohesion were related to increased daily positive parenting interactions. Finally, higher maternal depressive symptoms as well as family rigidity were related to increased daily frustrating parenting interactions. Implications for interventions focused on the family system are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361315620409 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=294

The Power of Positivity: Predictors of Relationship Satisfaction for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Naomi V. EKAS in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45-7 (July 2015)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 45-7 (July 2015) . - p.1997-2007 Titre : The Power of Positivity: Predictors of Relationship Satisfaction for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Naomi V. EKAS, Auteur ; Lisa TIMMONS, Auteur ; Megan PRUITT, Auteur ; Christine GHILAIN, Auteur ; Michael ALESSANDRI, Auteur Année de publication : 2015 Article en page(s) : p.1997-2007 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Mothers and fathers  Relationship satisfaction  Dyadic data analysis  Social support  Coping  Benefit finding Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The current study uses the actor-partner interdependence model to examine the predictors of relationship satisfaction for mothers and fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder. Sixty-seven couples completed measures of optimism, benefit finding, coping strategies, social support, and relationship satisfaction. Results indicated that parent’s positive strengths predicted better personal relationship satisfaction. Moreover, parents’ benefit finding, use of emotional support, and perceived social support from their partner also predicted their partner’s relationship satisfaction. The results of this study highlight the importance of focusing on positive factors that can enhance relationship quality. Implications for the development of parent-focused interventions are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2362-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=261 [article] The Power of Positivity: Predictors of Relationship Satisfaction for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Naomi V. EKAS, Auteur ; Lisa TIMMONS, Auteur ; Megan PRUITT, Auteur ; Christine GHILAIN, Auteur ; Michael ALESSANDRI, Auteur . - 2015 . - p.1997-2007. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 45-7 (July 2015) . - p.1997-2007 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Mothers and fathers  Relationship satisfaction  Dyadic data analysis  Social support  Coping  Benefit finding Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The current study uses the actor-partner interdependence model to examine the predictors of relationship satisfaction for mothers and fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder. Sixty-seven couples completed measures of optimism, benefit finding, coping strategies, social support, and relationship satisfaction. Results indicated that parent’s positive strengths predicted better personal relationship satisfaction. Moreover, parents’ benefit finding, use of emotional support, and perceived social support from their partner also predicted their partner’s relationship satisfaction. The results of this study highlight the importance of focusing on positive factors that can enhance relationship quality. Implications for the development of parent-focused interventions are discussed. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2362-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=261

The Relationship Between Optimism, Coping, and Depressive Symptoms in Hispanic Mothers and Fathers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder / Kelcie WILLIS in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46-7 (July 2016)  

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