The Role of Personality in Parenting a Child with Autism Spectrum
The Role of Personality in Parenting a Child with Autism Spectrum
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Authors
Lenart, Anna
TrzebiĆski, Jerzy
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Date
2025-12-12
Publisher
Journal title
Family Forum
Issue
Volume
15
Pages
Pages
413-436
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ISSN
2084-1698
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Access date
2025-12-11
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The study investigates the influence of personality factors on parenting adaptation for parents raising children with autism spectrum disorders, which are increasingly prevalent developmental disorders. The research aimed to explore the relationship between key personality traits associated with competent caregiving and the approach to caring for a child with autism. A sample of 89 parents of children with autism completed questionnaires assessing personality traits, parenting competencies, and parental role fulfillment. The findings revealed significant correlations between specific personality traits and various aspects of parental functioning. Notably, Self-evaluation, Ability to Create Emotional Ties and Assertiveness emerged as crucial traits for accepting and positively fulfilling the parental role. Higher levels of these traits were associated with acceptance of the child and oneâs own parental role. These insights may prove valuable in developing targeted psychological support programs for parents of children with autism, potentially enhancing their ability to adapt to this role.
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personality
autism spectrum disorders
parenting
parental competences
pa- rental role
autism spectrum disorders
parenting
parental competences
pa- rental role