Mothers' and Fathers' Reports of the Effects of a Young Child with Special Needs on the Family
- 1 July 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Early Intervention
- Vol. 14 (3), 249-259
- https://doi.org/10.1177/105381519001400306
Abstract
This study examined the effects on the family as reported by 48 mothers and 35 fathers of young children with special needs. The Family Support Scale (FSS), Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales (FACES III), and Comprehensive Evaluation of Family Functioning Scale (CEFF) were administered to assess (1) social support, (2) family satisfaction, and (3) impact, respectively. CEFF items cited as problems by 30% or more of mothers and fathers were identified. Statistically significant differences were found between mothers' and fathers' responses on the CEFF subscales of Time Demands, Coping, and Well-Being. No statistically significant differences were found on the CEFF problem scores or on the FSS or FACES III. These results have implications for the types of services programs may provide to different family members.Keywords
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