Stress and adaptation in orthodox Jewish families with a disabled child.
A four-year follow-up study of 82 religious families of children with disabilities revealed decreases in the negative impact of the child and increases in sibling and overall family adjustment. Parents reported various coping techniques and cited religion as a source of strength. Lack of time, behavior problems, and limited availability or use of professional assistance were continuing difficulties.
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Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling and Special Education, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D017281:Cost of Illness; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel; D007585:Jews / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D012069:Religion and Psychology; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications*