Abstract
Mental health, family functioning, effects on employment and relationships, coping style, and perceptions of prognosis were assessed in 93 mothers and 78 fathers of children with a life-threatening non-malignant condition. Results indicated high levels of psychological distress, significant effects upon employment and relationships, and a family environment characterised by low expressiveness, cohesion, and high conflict. Differences between mothers and fathers were found on a number of variables. Length of time since diagnosis, level of family cohesion, and sex of parent significantly predicted parental mental health.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 823-829 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 20 Nov 1997 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Adjustment
- communication
- Coping
- Life-threatening illness
- Parents
- Sex differences
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
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