Self-compassion, mental health, and parenting: Comparing parents of autistic and non-autistic children.

IF 5.2 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL

Autism Pub Date : 2024-10-05 DOI:10.1177/13623613241286683

Kaixin Liang, Kelly Ka Lai Lam, Liuyue Huang, Xiuyun Lin, Zhiyong Wang, Honghai Liu, Peilian Chi

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Abstract

Lay abstract: Parenting can be challenging for any parent, particularly for those parenting autistic children. Research has shown that being kind, accepting, and mindful toward oneself during suffering, a concept known as self-compassion, can help enhance mental health. However, it is not fully understood how self-compassion benefits parenting experiences for parents of autistic children. Therefore, we conducted a study involving 178 parents of autistic children and 178 of autistic children to explore the associations between self-compassion, mental health, and parenting experiences. We found that parents of autistic children reported less self-compassion compared to parents of non-autistic children. For both groups of parents, self-compassion was linked to lower levels of ill-being and parenting stress, as well as higher levels of well-being and parenting competence. In parents of non-autistic children, both ill-being and well-being played a mediating role in the relationship between self-compassion and parenting experiences. However, in parents of autistic children, only well-being was found to mediate this relationship. These findings emphasize the importance of self-compassion and well-being in improving parenting experiences for parents of autistic children.

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自我同情、心理健康和养育子女：比较自闭症和非自闭症儿童的父母。

内容提要：对于任何父母来说，养育孩子都是一项挑战，尤其是那些养育自闭症儿童的父母。研究表明，在痛苦中善待、接纳和关注自己，这一概念被称为 "自我同情"，有助于增进心理健康。然而，对于自闭症儿童的父母来说，自我同情如何有益于他们的养育经验，目前还不完全清楚。因此，我们开展了一项涉及 178 名自闭症儿童父母和 178 名自闭症儿童的研究，以探讨自我同情、心理健康和养育经验之间的关联。我们发现，与非自闭症儿童的父母相比，自闭症儿童的父母自我同情程度较低。对于这两组家长来说，自我同情都与较低的不良情绪和养育压力有关，同时也与较高的幸福感和养育能力有关。在非自闭症儿童的父母中，不良情绪和幸福感在自我同情与养育经验之间的关系中起着中介作用。然而，在自闭症儿童的父母中，只有幸福感对这种关系起到了中介作用。这些发现强调了自我同情和幸福感在改善自闭症儿童父母育儿体验方面的重要性。

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来源期刊

Autism PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL-

CiteScore

9.80

自引率

11.50%

发文量

160

期刊介绍： Autism is a major, peer-reviewed, international journal, published 8 times a year, publishing research of direct and practical relevance to help improve the quality of life for individuals with autism or autism-related disorders. It is interdisciplinary in nature, focusing on research in many areas, including: intervention; diagnosis; training; education; translational issues related to neuroscience, medical and genetic issues of practical import; psychological processes; evaluation of particular therapies; quality of life; family needs; and epidemiological research. Autism provides a major international forum for peer-reviewed research of direct and practical relevance to improving the quality of life for individuals with autism or autism-related disorders. The journal''s success and popularity reflect the recent worldwide growth in the research and understanding of autistic spectrum disorders, and the consequent impact on the provision of treatment and care. Autism is interdisciplinary in nature, focusing on evaluative research in all areas, including: intervention, diagnosis, training, education, neuroscience, psychological processes, evaluation of particular therapies, quality of life issues, family issues and family services, medical and genetic issues, epidemiological research.