Relationships among perceived stigma, depression and personal belief in a just world in parents of autistic children in China: A network analysis / Qinqin ZOU in Research in Autism, 131 (March 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 131 (March 2026) . - 202807 Titre : Relationships among perceived stigma, depression and personal belief in a just world in parents of autistic children in China: A network analysis Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Qinqin ZOU, Auteur ; Xiaoxue YAO, Auteur ; Kexin SHI, Auteur ; Jiayu XU, Auteur ; Minghui LU, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202807 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Parents of autistic children  Perceived stigma  Depression  Personal belief in a just world  Network analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Parents of autistic children experience higher rates of depression, which negatively impacts both their well-being and that of their children. Within the context of China’s collectivistic culture, parents’ emphasis on their children’s development and family reputation may make them more susceptible to the psychological burden of perceived stigma when faced with society’s limited understanding of autistic children. Although previous studies have shown a correlation between perceived stigma and depression, this association and the role of personal belief in a just world (PBJW) in the mental health of Chinese parents of autistic children remain insufficiently explored. This study aimed to examine the item-level relationships among perceived stigma, depression, and PBJW in this population. Methods This study used a cross-sectional survey design, with 287 parents of autistic children completing assessments measuring perceived stigma, depression, and PBJW. Psychosocial network analysis was employed to construct two network models, examining the relationships among these factors by identifying central and bridge nodes. Results (1) Among parents of autistic children, 48.08 % scored above the cutoff on the depression scale, and 95.82 % reported experiencing varying degrees of stigma; (2)In the perceived stigma-depression (PS-D) network, D2 (Depressed mood), PS2 (Blame for having an autistic child), and D4 (Low energy) were identified as central nodes, while PS9 (Belief that autistic children cannot speak), D9 (Suicidal ideation), and PS4 (Perceived as a bad parent) served as bridge nodes; (3) When PBJW was introduced into the PS-D network, PBJW2 (Treated fairly) and PBJW3 (Get what I deserve) emerged as new bridge nodes. Conclusion This study revealed the impact of perceived stigma on depression in parents of autistic children, with PBJW identified as a protective factor that helps alleviate these negative effects. These findings suggest that building an inclusive social environment and fostering PBJW are crucial for supporting the mental health of this population. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202807 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=581 [article] Relationships among perceived stigma, depression and personal belief in a just world in parents of autistic children in China: A network analysis [texte imprimé] / Qinqin ZOU, Auteur ; Xiaoxue YAO, Auteur ; Kexin SHI, Auteur ; Jiayu XU, Auteur ; Minghui LU, Auteur . - 202807. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 131 (March 2026) . - 202807 Mots-clés : Parents of autistic children  Perceived stigma  Depression  Personal belief in a just world  Network analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Parents of autistic children experience higher rates of depression, which negatively impacts both their well-being and that of their children. Within the context of China’s collectivistic culture, parents’ emphasis on their children’s development and family reputation may make them more susceptible to the psychological burden of perceived stigma when faced with society’s limited understanding of autistic children. Although previous studies have shown a correlation between perceived stigma and depression, this association and the role of personal belief in a just world (PBJW) in the mental health of Chinese parents of autistic children remain insufficiently explored. This study aimed to examine the item-level relationships among perceived stigma, depression, and PBJW in this population. Methods This study used a cross-sectional survey design, with 287 parents of autistic children completing assessments measuring perceived stigma, depression, and PBJW. Psychosocial network analysis was employed to construct two network models, examining the relationships among these factors by identifying central and bridge nodes. Results (1) Among parents of autistic children, 48.08 % scored above the cutoff on the depression scale, and 95.82 % reported experiencing varying degrees of stigma; (2)In the perceived stigma-depression (PS-D) network, D2 (Depressed mood), PS2 (Blame for having an autistic child), and D4 (Low energy) were identified as central nodes, while PS9 (Belief that autistic children cannot speak), D9 (Suicidal ideation), and PS4 (Perceived as a bad parent) served as bridge nodes; (3) When PBJW was introduced into the PS-D network, PBJW2 (Treated fairly) and PBJW3 (Get what I deserve) emerged as new bridge nodes. Conclusion This study revealed the impact of perceived stigma on depression in parents of autistic children, with PBJW identified as a protective factor that helps alleviate these negative effects. These findings suggest that building an inclusive social environment and fostering PBJW are crucial for supporting the mental health of this population. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202807 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=581

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