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0240/2016 - Coping strategies in parents of children with intellectual disabilities
Estratégias de enfrentamento adotadas por pais de crianças com deficiência intelectual

Author:

• Manoel Antônio dos Santos - Santos, M.A. - Ribeirão Preto, SP - Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulol, Psicologia - <masantos@ffclrp.usp.br>

Co-author(s):

• Maria Laura Lopes Pereira - Pereira, Maria Laura Lopes - Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulol, Psicologia - <marialaura.pereira@hotmail.com>

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Abstract:

The caregiving experiences of parents of children with disabilities evoke several contextual life stressors. This study aimed to investigate the coping strategies used by parents of children with intellectual disabilities (ID). The search included articles published in the period between 2001 and 2015 on the PubMed, LILACS and PsycINFO databases, using the following descriptors: intelectual disability, coping, parents, caregivers, family. Thirteen articles were selected. Most studies shows cross-sectional, comparative and quantitative design. Results indicated that caring for a person with ID is stressful for the family. Parental stress generates changes in family adjustment, and coping strategies are used to facilitate the caregiver interaction with the person with DI. Seeking social support in family and professional services, the union of spouses, and search for information, among others, are the main strategies used. The use of social support was strongly associated with family strengthening. In contrast, wishful thinking, self-blame, distancing and social isolation were negatively related to family strengths. It is necessary to sensitize health professionals and educators to embrace the theme in public policies and preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Keywords:

Intellectual disability Adaptation psychological Parents Caregivers Review

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Santos, M.A., Pereira, Maria Laura Lopes. Coping strategies in parents of children with intellectual disabilities. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2016/May). [Citado em 21/01/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/coping-strategies-in-parents-of-children-with-intellectual-disabilities/15665?id=15665



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