Understanding the link between parental stress and child autism spectrum disorder symptoms: Insights from Vietnam / Duong Thuy KHUU ; Thi Anh Nguyet NGUYEN ; Thi Phuong NGUYEN in Research in Autism, 125 (July 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 125 (July 2025) . - p.202627 Titre : Understanding the link between parental stress and child autism spectrum disorder symptoms: Insights from Vietnam Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Duong Thuy KHUU, Auteur ; Thi Anh Nguyet NGUYEN, Auteur ; Thi Phuong NGUYEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.202627 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Parental Stress  Child Characteristics  Social Interaction  Communication Problems  Behavioural Issues  Support Interventions  Mixed-Method Study Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is commonly linked with significant levels of stress. This study examines the prevalence of parental stress and its contributing factors, with a focus on the specific characteristics of autistic children in Vietnam, a country experiencing rapid economic development and social transformation. Methods This mixed-methods study involved 209 parents of autistic children in Hanoi, Vietnam. Quantitative data were gathered using self-reported questionnaires that assessed parental stress levels and child-specific features such as social interaction, communication, and behavioural difficulties. Additionally, qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews with ten parents to provide a more nuanced understanding of their experiences and challenges. Results Over 50 % of parents reported feeling stress at a 'quite frequent' level or higher, with an average composite stress score of 2.60 out of 4, indicating significant stress. Physical symptoms (such as headaches and exhaustion) and cognitive stress indicators (such as worrisome thoughts and fears) were among the most common stress manifestations. There was a clear link discovered between parental stress and child-specific ASD-related issues, especially difficulties in social interaction and communication. Conclusion Parents of autistic children face substantial stress, which is closely linked to their children's specific social and communication challenges. Therefore, interventions to improve social skills, communication, and behavioural management in autistic children are essential. Additionally, providing parents with targeted support and resources for coping with such challenges can help minimise stress. Future research should aim to include more diverse populations and explore the long-term impacts of these stressors on parental well-being. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202627 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=559 [article] Understanding the link between parental stress and child autism spectrum disorder symptoms: Insights from Vietnam [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Duong Thuy KHUU, Auteur ; Thi Anh Nguyet NGUYEN, Auteur ; Thi Phuong NGUYEN, Auteur . - p.202627. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 125 (July 2025) . - p.202627 Mots-clés : Autism Spectrum Disorder  Parental Stress  Child Characteristics  Social Interaction  Communication Problems  Behavioural Issues  Support Interventions  Mixed-Method Study Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is commonly linked with significant levels of stress. This study examines the prevalence of parental stress and its contributing factors, with a focus on the specific characteristics of autistic children in Vietnam, a country experiencing rapid economic development and social transformation. Methods This mixed-methods study involved 209 parents of autistic children in Hanoi, Vietnam. Quantitative data were gathered using self-reported questionnaires that assessed parental stress levels and child-specific features such as social interaction, communication, and behavioural difficulties. Additionally, qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews with ten parents to provide a more nuanced understanding of their experiences and challenges. Results Over 50 % of parents reported feeling stress at a 'quite frequent' level or higher, with an average composite stress score of 2.60 out of 4, indicating significant stress. Physical symptoms (such as headaches and exhaustion) and cognitive stress indicators (such as worrisome thoughts and fears) were among the most common stress manifestations. There was a clear link discovered between parental stress and child-specific ASD-related issues, especially difficulties in social interaction and communication. Conclusion Parents of autistic children face substantial stress, which is closely linked to their children's specific social and communication challenges. Therefore, interventions to improve social skills, communication, and behavioural management in autistic children are essential. Additionally, providing parents with targeted support and resources for coping with such challenges can help minimise stress. Future research should aim to include more diverse populations and explore the long-term impacts of these stressors on parental well-being. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202627 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=559

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