Location
Level 0, Open Space, Owen G. Glenn Building
Start Date
12-15-2014
Description
Caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience higher levels of stress relative to those of children with other developmental disabilities and typical development. To date, little research has empirically examined the relationship between social supports, social networking site (SNS) use, and stress among caregivers of children with ASD. Using the resiliency model of family stress, adjustment, and adaptation as a theoretical framework, we explore the links between perceived social supports, SNS use, and stress among caregivers of children with ASD. We do this by conducting a cross-sectional research design and using a structural equation modeling statistical approach. Practical and theoretical implications will be revealed by this study.
Recommended Citation
Moqbel, Murad and Little, Lauren, "Social networking site use among caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders" (2014). ICIS 2014 Proceedings. 23.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/icis2014/proceedings/ISHealthcare/23
Social networking site use among caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Level 0, Open Space, Owen G. Glenn Building
Caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience higher levels of stress relative to those of children with other developmental disabilities and typical development. To date, little research has empirically examined the relationship between social supports, social networking site (SNS) use, and stress among caregivers of children with ASD. Using the resiliency model of family stress, adjustment, and adaptation as a theoretical framework, we explore the links between perceived social supports, SNS use, and stress among caregivers of children with ASD. We do this by conducting a cross-sectional research design and using a structural equation modeling statistical approach. Practical and theoretical implications will be revealed by this study.