Stress level, sense of coherence and self-efficacy in parents of children with autism

2019 ◽  
pp. 104-124
Author(s):  
Ryszard Kościelak ◽  
Elwira Gronostaj
Keyword(s):  
Stress Level ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Children With Autism

The Self-Efficacy in Multiple Sclerosis (SEMS) Scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 352-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Bonino ◽  
Federica Graziano ◽  
Martina Borghi ◽  
Davide Marengo ◽  
Giorgia Molinengo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Rasch Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
And Coping

Abstract. This research developed a new scale to evaluate Self-Efficacy in Multiple Sclerosis (SEMS). The aim of this study was to investigate dimensionality, item functioning, measurement invariance, and concurrent validity of the SEMS scale. Data were collected from 203 multiple sclerosis (MS) patients (mean age, 39.5 years; 66% women; 95% having a relapsing remitting form of MS). Fifteen items of the SEMS scale were submitted to patients along with measures of psychological well-being, sense of coherence, depression, and coping strategies. Data underwent Rasch analysis and correlation analysis. Rasch analysis indicates the SEMS as a multidimensional construct characterized by two correlated dimensions: goal setting and symptom management, with satisfactory reliability coefficients. Overall, the 15 items reported acceptable fit statistics; the scale demonstrated measurement invariance (with respect to gender and disease duration) and good concurrent validity (positive correlations with psychological well-being, sense of coherence, and coping strategies and negative correlations with depression). Preliminary evidence suggests that SEMS is a psychometrically sound measure to evaluate perceived self-efficacy of MS patients with moderate disability, and it would be a valuable instrument for both research and clinical applications.

scholarly journals Empirical relations between sense of coherence and self-efficacy, National Danish Survey

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 635-643 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rete Trap ◽  
Lillan Rejkjær ◽  
Ebba Holme Hansen
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Empirical Relations ◽  
Danish Survey

Helping students with LD to succeed: the role of teachers’ hope, sense of coherence and specific self-efficacy

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 427-439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uzi Levi ◽  
Michal Einav ◽  
Ilana Raskind ◽  
Orit Ziv ◽  
Malka Margalit
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Students With Ld ◽  
Role Of Teachers

scholarly journals “VelaMente?!” - Sailin in a Crew to Improve Self-Efficacy in People with Psychosocial Disabilities: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 200-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Federica Sancassiani ◽  
Alessio Cocco ◽  
Giulia Cossu ◽  
Stefano Lorrai ◽  
Giuseppina Trincas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Waiting List ◽  
Treatment As Usual

Introduction:It has been proposed that sailing can improve quality of life, personal and social skills of people with severe psychosocial disabilities. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a psychosocial rehabilitative intervention focused on sailing on quality of life, self-efficacy and sense of coherence in people with severe psychosocial disabilities.Methods:The study was a randomized, with parallel groups, waiting-list controlled trial. Participants were 51 people with severe psychosocial disabilities. The intervention was a structured course to learn sailing in a crew lasting three months. A randomized group began the sailing course immediately after a pre-treatment assessment; the waitlist group began the sailing course after a three months period of treatments as usual. Participants were assessed before and after the sailing course, or the waiting list period, on the General Self-Efficacy scale (GSES), Sense Of Coherence scale (SOC) and Health Survey-short form (SF-12).Results:Self-efficacy significantly increased after the sailing course and decreased after treatment as usual (p=0.015). Sense of coherence and the levels of quality of life tended to improve after the sailing course, albeit below levels of statistical significance.Conclusion:When compared to more traditional psychosocial rehabilitative activities, an intervention focused on sailing in a crew positively impacts the sense of coherence and the levels of quality of life and significantly improves self-efficacy of people with severe psychosocial disabilities. Further longitudinal research is required.

A qualitative study on perspective of parents of children with autism on the nature of parent–professional relationship in Kerala, India

Autism ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 1521-1530
Author(s):  
Rajani Ramachandran
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Professional Relationship ◽  
Collectivist Culture ◽  
Developmental Needs ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Information Providers

This study explored the nature of relationship between parents of children with autism and professionals who provide therapy-based service for autism in Kerala, India. Thematic analysis of semi-structured interview with 21 parents of children with autism whose age ranged between 5.8 and 17.3 years helped identify three themes related to the nature of parent–professional relationship—information, responsibility, and personal growth. There was a dearth of scheduled, in-depth, and personalized one-on-one interaction between the parent and the professional. Though parents were involved hands on in their child’s training under professional direction, they remained mere information providers in decision making. The parent–professional relationship did not nurture parent’s self efficacy. This led to parents feeling inadequate to provide for their child’s developmental needs and being apprehensive about adulthood. The customary nature of parent–professional relationship observed may be a reflection of the collectivist culture in India. The need for parent-mediated interventions and for it to focus on enabling parents to break cultural barriers that might be holding them back from partnering with professionals on equal terms is discussed. Lay Abstract This study explored the nature of relationship between parents of children with autism and professionals who provide therapy-based services for autism in Kerala, India. Given the shortage of professionally qualified therapists and educators (particularly in the case of autism) in low- and medium-income countries, parent-mediated interventions where professionals and parents work as partners are recommended as an effective means to meet the demand. However, for parent-mediated interventions to be effective, we first need to understand the customary nature of parent–professional relationship and develop the intervention accordingly. It is within this context that parents of 21 children with autism whose age ranged between 5.8 and 17.3 years were interviewed in order to understand the customary nature of parent–professional relationship. There was a dearth of scheduled, in-depth, and personalized one-on-one interaction between the parent and the professional. Though parents were involved hands on in their child’s training under professional direction, they remained mere information providers in decision making. The parent–professional relationship did not nurture parent’s self efficacy. This led to parents feeling inadequate to provide for their child’s developmental needs and being apprehensive about adulthood. The customary nature of parent–professional relationship observed may be a reflection of the collectivist culture in India. The findings suggest that parent-mediated interventions will need to focus on enabling parents to break cultural barriers that might be holding them back from partnering with professionals as equals.

Sense of Coherence and Quality of Life in Caregivers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

2016 ◽  
Vol 70 (4_Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 7011505117p1
Author(s):  
Maureen Russell ◽  
Carol Baldwin ◽  
Stuart Quan ◽  
Darya McClain ◽  
Christopher Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

Therapeutic riding and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An application of the theory of self-efficacy

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Brenna Jeanne Goodwin, MS, CTRS, TRS ◽  
Brent L. Hawkins, PhD, CTRS, LRT ◽  
Jasmine A. Townsend, PhD, CTRS ◽  
Marieke Van Puymbroeck, PhD, CTRS, FDRT ◽  
Stephen Lewis, PhD, CTRS
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Therapeutic Riding ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Drill Team

Research supports claims of benefits of therapeutic riding for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); however, the effect of specific subtypes of therapeutic riding (eg, therapeutic riding drill team) has been underinvestigated. Furthermore, the theories underlying therapeutic riding programs have not been well reported, especially among studies with children with ASD. This study used qualitative data from interviews to determine which aspects of Bandura's self-efficacy were evident among participants in a 16-week therapeutic riding drill team program. Results provided evidence of the presence of selfefficacy among participants during the program. Results of this study may be used to help recreational therapists target aspects of self-efficacy in therapeutic programs for children with ASD as a way to increase self-efficacy.

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