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    Relationship satisfaction in couples raising a child with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review of the literature

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    Authors
    Sim, A.
    Cordier, Reinie
    Vaz, Sharmila
    Falkmer, Torbjorn
    Date
    2016
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Sim, A. and Cordier, R. and Vaz, S. and Falkmer, T. 2016. Relationship satisfaction in couples raising a child with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review of the literature. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 31: pp. 30-52.
    Source Title
    Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders
    DOI
    10.1016/j.rasd.2016.07.004
    ISSN
    1750-9467
    School
    School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/15161
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    Background: Couples raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face challenges that may impact on their relationship. The purpose of this review was to compare relationship satisfaction in couples raising children with and without ASD and to identify factors associated with satisfaction in couples with a child with ASD. Methods: Thirteen databases were searched and studies were systematically screened against predetermined inclusion criteria. Twenty six articles, ranging from good to strong methodological quality, met the criteria for inclusion. Of these, seven were included in a meta-analysis comparing relationship satisfaction in couples raising a child with ASD with couples raising children without disabilities. Results: The meta-analysis showed that couples raising a child with ASD were found to experience less relationship satisfaction than couples raising a child without a disability (Hedges's g = 0.41, p < 0.001); however, evidence from the narrative synthesis was mixed when compared with couples raising children with other disabilities. The most consistent evidence implicated challenging child behaviours, parental stress and poor psychological wellbeing as risk factors, and positive cognitive appraisal and social support as protective factors. Conclusion Findings demonstrate that couples raising a child with ASD would benefit from support to assist them in maintaining satisfaction in their relationship with their partner. However, further studies are needed to gain a greater understanding of the risk and protective factors and how these co-vary with relationship satisfaction over time. A theoretical framework has been developed to scaffold future research.

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