KUKU

KU ScholarWorks

  • myKU
  • Email
  • Enroll & Pay
  • KU Directory
    • Login
    View Item 
    •   KU ScholarWorks
    • Dissertations and Theses
    • Dissertations
    • View Item
    •   KU ScholarWorks
    • Dissertations and Theses
    • Dissertations
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    The Effects of Hope on Mental Health and Chronic Sorrow in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Thumbnail
    View/Open
    Monsson_ku_0099D_10980_DATA_1.pdf (1.067Mb)
    Issue Date
    2010-05-07
    Author
    Monsson, Yngve
    Publisher
    University of Kansas
    Format
    145 pages
    Type
    Dissertation
    Degree Level
    Ph.D.
    Discipline
    Psychology
    Rights
    This item is protected by copyright and unless otherwise specified the copyright of this thesis/dissertation is held by the author.
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    Abstract
    This study examined the relationships among hope as defined by Snyder et al. (1991), a parents' hope for their child, autism severity, chronic sorrow, and mental health in parents of children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The study yielded evidence of good internal consistency and validity for a new measurement of parents' hope for their child. Significant positive relationships were found between hope and parents' hope for their child, and between both types of hope and positive affect and satisfaction with support. Significant negative relationships were found between both forms of hope and autism severity, chronic sorrow, anxiety, and depression. The findings are interpreted as suggesting that hope and parents' hope for their child are important factors in positive coping in parents of children with autism. The representativeness of the sample is discussed as an important limitation of the current study.
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/1808/6981
    Collections
    • Dissertations [4473]
    • Psychology Dissertations and Theses [466]

    Items in KU ScholarWorks are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.


    We want to hear from you! Please share your stories about how Open Access to this item benefits YOU.


    Contact KU ScholarWorks
    785-864-8983
    KU Libraries
    1425 Jayhawk Blvd
    Lawrence, KS 66045
    785-864-8983

    KU Libraries
    1425 Jayhawk Blvd
    Lawrence, KS 66045
    Image Credits
     

     

    Browse

    All of KU ScholarWorksCommunities & CollectionsThis Collection

    My Account

    LoginRegister

    Statistics

    View Usage Statistics

    Contact KU ScholarWorks
    785-864-8983
    KU Libraries
    1425 Jayhawk Blvd
    Lawrence, KS 66045
    785-864-8983

    KU Libraries
    1425 Jayhawk Blvd
    Lawrence, KS 66045
    Image Credits
     

     

    The University of Kansas
      Contact KU ScholarWorks
    Lawrence, KS | Maps
     
    • Academics
    • Admission
    • Alumni
    • Athletics
    • Campuses
    • Giving
    • Jobs

    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University’s programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.

     Contact KU
    Lawrence, KS | Maps