title: Mothers of children with spina bifida: factors related to maternal psychosocial functioning.
abstract: Maternal self-perceptions of well-being and of satisfaction and competence in the parental role were examined in 50 mothers of children diagnosed with spina bifida. Adult companionship and social support were found to be highly correlated with maternal satisfaction, while quality of family environment significantly predicted maternal competence and well-being.
authors.affiliation: School of Social Administration, Temple University, Philadelphia.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fagan
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Schor
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology*; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D010552:Personality Assessment; D012649:Self Concept; D012803:Sick Role; D012917:Social Adjustment; D012944:Social Support; D016135:Spinal Dysraphism / Q000523:psychology*