Academic Journal
Stress Levels and Coping Strategies of Families of Adults with Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviours during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Qatar
| العنوان: | Stress Levels and Coping Strategies of Families of Adults with Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviours during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Qatar |
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| اللغة: | English |
| المؤلفون: | El Tahir, Moham (ORCID |
| المصدر: | Journal of Intellectual Disabilities. Sep 2023 27(3):689-700. |
| الاتاحة: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| تاريخ النشر: | 2023 |
| نوع الوثيقة: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Stress Variables, Coping, Caregivers, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Behavior Problems, COVID-19, Pandemics, Religion, Stress Management, Substance Abuse, Psychological Patterns, Social Support Groups, Predictor Variables, Foreign Countries, Individual Characteristics, Severity (of Disability) |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: | Qatar |
| DOI: | 10.1177/17446295211062381 |
| تدمد: | 1744-6295 1744-6309 |
| مستخلص: | This study investigated the perceived stress levels and coping strategies of caregivers of adults with intellectual disability and challenging behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from June 7 to September 7, 2020 for caregivers of adults diagnosed with intellectual disability and challenging behaviours. Perceived stress levels and coping strategies were assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale and Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced inventory. Results showed moderate to high perceived stress levels in most caregivers (69%). The most frequent coping strategy was religion, followed by acceptance and active coping. Substance use and self-blame were less frequently used. The study revealed that emotional support, informational support and venting coping strategies were significant predictors of perceived stress levels. Restrictions on physical activity and social mobility caused by pandemic-related lockdowns have placed tremendous pressure on caregivers. Appropriate supportive measures should be implemented for the caregivers. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| رقم الانضمام: | EJ1390976 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | ERIC |
| تدمد: | 1744-6295 1744-6309 |
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| DOI: | 10.1177/17446295211062381 |