TY - JOUR
T1 - The Experience of Stress-Related Growth among Maternal Caregivers of Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
AU - Kim, Junhyoung
AU - Kim, Kiboum
AU - Park, Se Hyuk
AU - Han, Sua
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2022
Y1 - 2022
N2 - A growing body of literature suggests that stressful life events and challenges can provide opportunities for stress-related growth (SRG). The aim of this study was to capture the characteristics of SRG among maternal caregivers of children with ASD. A total of 12 participants voluntarily participated in this study. Using constructivist grounded theory, three themes associated with these challenges were identified as positive outcomes: 1) experiencing personal growth, 2) developing closer relationships with others, and 3) generating coping strategies. Moreover, participants created a unique peer support group that contributed to their coping and SRG. These positive outcomes may contribute to individuals’ social and mental health benefits, suggesting that with adaptability stressful life experiences may lead to beneficial transformations.
AB - A growing body of literature suggests that stressful life events and challenges can provide opportunities for stress-related growth (SRG). The aim of this study was to capture the characteristics of SRG among maternal caregivers of children with ASD. A total of 12 participants voluntarily participated in this study. Using constructivist grounded theory, three themes associated with these challenges were identified as positive outcomes: 1) experiencing personal growth, 2) developing closer relationships with others, and 3) generating coping strategies. Moreover, participants created a unique peer support group that contributed to their coping and SRG. These positive outcomes may contribute to individuals’ social and mental health benefits, suggesting that with adaptability stressful life experiences may lead to beneficial transformations.
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U2 - 10.1080/10720537.2021.1891487
DO - 10.1080/10720537.2021.1891487
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85134632989
SN - 1072-0537
VL - 35
SP - 999
EP - 1012
JO - Journal of Constructivist Psychology
JF - Journal of Constructivist Psychology
IS - 3
ER -