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Family Functioning And Maternal Stress In Families Of Children With Autism, Charmaine Marcella Puentes Jan 2012

Family Functioning And Maternal Stress In Families Of Children With Autism, Charmaine Marcella Puentes

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The present study evaluated the relationship between domains of family functioning and maternal stress in families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and families of typically developing (TD) children. The ASD group consisted of parents of children with an ASD diagnosis currently receiving services at an on-campus center and the community group consisted of parents of TD children. Parents in both groups completed a survey as part of a larger, ongoing research study at a university located in inland southern California. For this study, data was accessed from an archival database, with the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale, the Family …


African American Caregiver Burden: Stress Factors And Utilization Of Services, Lorna Jean Levias Jan 2006

African American Caregiver Burden: Stress Factors And Utilization Of Services, Lorna Jean Levias

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The project attempted to understand what factors create the highest levels of stress for African-American caregivers. Quantitative data was gathered from a self-administered questionnaire given to caregivers that attend Inland Caregiver Resource Center and take their loved ones to a Davita Dialysis center in the Riverside area. Participants were asked to complete the Caregiver Burden Scale (CBS) and additional questions regarding demographics and community services known and used by the caregiver. The findings indicated that the age of the patient receiving care and the lack of attendance at any type of support group were the two elements which markedly contributed …


The Effects Of Acculturative Stress On Marital Adjustment Among African Immigrants, Colleen Nomsa Chali Jan 2006

The Effects Of Acculturative Stress On Marital Adjustment Among African Immigrants, Colleen Nomsa Chali

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This quantitative exploratory cross-sectional study collected data through self-administered questionnaires given to 60 African immigrants living in the Inland Empire and Los Angeles area to examine the effects of acculturative stress on marital adjustment.


Client Functionality, Filial Abuse And Agency Interventions, Julie Anne Hibbs, Stephen Michael Thomas Jan 2004

Client Functionality, Filial Abuse And Agency Interventions, Julie Anne Hibbs, Stephen Michael Thomas

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This study explores the relationship between the client's functionality, alleged filial abuse, and the effect of interventions as they relate to future Adult Protective Services (APS) referrals.


Evaluation Of An Intervention Program For Assisting Family Caregivers With Placement Decisions, Adriana Raquel Bailey Jan 2002

Evaluation Of An Intervention Program For Assisting Family Caregivers With Placement Decisions, Adriana Raquel Bailey

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The emotional aspect of caregiving is extremely complex and caregivers face tremendous emotional challenges as they react to the reality of their loved one's increasing disability. When it comes to making the placement decision, caregivers have frequently reached a burnout point in making decisions.


Stress, Coping And Adjustment In Single And Married Medical School Students, Steve Armenta Johnson Jan 1996

Stress, Coping And Adjustment In Single And Married Medical School Students, Steve Armenta Johnson

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No abstract provided.


Multiple Role Women: A Comparison Of College Students And Employees, Elizabeth Colonna Mounsey Jan 1992

Multiple Role Women: A Comparison Of College Students And Employees, Elizabeth Colonna Mounsey

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Multiple roles -- Role strain -- Status inconsistency -- Social support -- Self efficacy -- Role quality.