Predictors of Coping in Parents of Children With an Intellectual Disability: Comparison Between Lebanese Mothers and Fathers

Ways of coping and mental burnout of Bedouin mothers compared to Bedouin fathers of children with ASD

“…There are two reasons for this: the first is based on qualitative findings demonstrating that social support is an integral piece of the coping milieu in families with a child with ASD [14]. The second reason is that the Middle Eastern culture relies on a strong family support system based on the extended family lifestyle [9]. It is possible that effective social support could lead to better ways of coping, which in turn would help reduce mental burnout and lead to improved functioning, for both mothers and fathers [39][40][41][42][43].…”

“…Other studies have shown that the stress levels of mothers of children with ASD are higher than those of mothers of nonAlthough cross-cultural similarities exist related to stress in caring for a child with disabilities [6,7], individual and cultural differences play a critical role in how parents respond and cope with the challenges related to their child [8]. Relatively little is known about the coping behaviors of Middle Eastern mothers, and there is only one published study on fathers [9]. Till now, no research has been conducted on fathers in the Bedouin community.…”

The Daily Experiences of Adolescents in Lebanon With Sickle Cell Disease

“…So instead I stay with my aunt or uncle, it is not really fair.'' Family: Source of Support and Source of Guilt All participants had parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and siblings who helped with their needs, as is traditional in Middle Eastern countries (Azar & Badr, 2010). The primary support for adolescents came from family members, especially mothers, who were identified as the primary caregivers; they provided comfort, helped with activities of daily living, and assisted with medical treatments.…”

Effect of Coping Strategies on Stress of Parent with Intellectual Disabilities Children

“…In this context, it must be understood that parents' needs do not mean the personal needs of the parents, but the needs they experience for the child as is evident from several studies (Azar & Badr, 2010;Kermanshahi et al, 2008;Verma and Kishore, 2009). The needs of the parents appear to depend on personal resources of the parents, family variables and the characteristics of children, and more importantly the socio-cultural setting to which the families belong.…”