Caregiver Burden and Relationship Satisfaction in ASD-NT Relationships

Q3 Psychology

Journal of Relationships Research Pub Date : 2020-10-01 DOI:10.1017/jrr.2020.11

Naomi Millar-Powell, W. Warburton

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Abstract

Abstract While some people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are unable to live independent lives, others can, and they often develop romantic relationships. Couplings where one partner has ASD and the other does not (ASD-neurotypical [NT] relationships) were the focus of this mixed-methods study. Relationship satisfaction was lower among NT participants than those with ASD. Caregiver burden was comparatively high and negatively related to relationship satisfaction. Key themes identified in the qualitative analysis include caregiver burden, loneliness, and self-care within ASD-NT relationships. These findings have clinical implications for helping professionals and people engaged in ASD-NT relationships, and highlight the need for support to assist these couplings maintain satisfying relationships.

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ASD-NT关系中的照顾者负担与关系满意度

虽然一些患有自闭症谱系障碍(ASD)的人无法独立生活，但其他人可以，而且他们经常发展恋爱关系。其中一方患有ASD而另一方没有(ASD-神经典型[NT]关系)的夫妻关系是这项混合方法研究的重点。NT参与者的关系满意度低于ASD患者。照顾者负担较高，且与关系满意度呈负相关。定性分析中确定的关键主题包括ASD-NT关系中的照顾者负担、孤独感和自我照顾。这些发现对帮助专业人员和从事ASD-NT关系的人具有临床意义，并强调需要支持来帮助这些夫妻维持令人满意的关系。

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Journal of Relationships Research Psychology-Social Psychology

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