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Schiller VF, Dorstyn DS, Taylor AM. The Protective Role of Social Support Sources and Types Against Depression in Caregivers: A Meta-Analysis. J Autism Dev Disord. 2021;51(4):1304-1315doi: 10.1007/s10803-020-04601-5.
Schiller, V. F., Dorstyn, D. S., & Taylor, A. M. (2021). The Protective Role of Social Support Sources and Types Against Depression in Caregivers: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 51(4), 1304-1315. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04601-5
Schiller, Vanessa F, et al. "The Protective Role of Social Support Sources and Types Against Depression in Caregivers: A Meta-Analysis." Journal of autism and developmental disorders vol. 51,4 (2021): 1304-1315. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04601-5
Schiller VF, Dorstyn DS, Taylor AM. The Protective Role of Social Support Sources and Types Against Depression in Caregivers: A Meta-Analysis. J Autism Dev Disord. 2021 Apr;51(4):1304-1315. doi: 10.1007/s10803-020-04601-5. PMID: 32683544.
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J Autism Dev Disord. 2021 Apr;51(4):1304-1315. doi: 10.1007/s10803-020-04601-5.

The Protective Role of Social Support Sources and Types Against Depression in Caregivers: A Meta-Analysis.

Journal of autism and developmental disorders

Vanessa F Schiller, Diana S Dorstyn, Amanda M Taylor

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  1. School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia.
  2. School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia. [email protected].

PMID: 32683544 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-020-04601-5

Abstract

The protective effects of social support for caregiver mental health are well documented, however the differential impact of support providers (partner, child, family, siblings, friends, professionals) and types (perceived, received) remain unclear. Observational data from 21 independent studies, involving a pooled sample of 2273 parents, stepparents and grandparents of children (aged ≤ 19) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were examined. Pearson's r, publication bias and heterogeneity were calculated using random effects modelling. Significant associations were noted between lowered depressive symptoms and positive sources of support, regardless of support type. Parental mental health can be enhanced by strengthening close personal relationships alongside connections with formal support services. Longitudinal research is needed to explore support need and perceived helpfulness over time.

Keywords: Autism spectrum disorder; Depression; Family; Mental health; Parents; Social environment

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