Curtin University Homepage
  • Library
  • Help
    • Admin

    espace - Curtin’s institutional repository

    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.
    View Item 
    • espace Home
    • espace
    • Curtin Research Publications
    • View Item
    • espace Home
    • espace
    • Curtin Research Publications
    • View Item

    “We are in this together”: Experiences of relationship satisfaction in couples raising a child with autism spectrum disorder

    Access Status
    Fulltext not available
    Authors
    Sim, A.
    Cordier, Reinie
    Vaz, Sharmila
    Falkmer, Torbjorn
    Date
    2019
    Type
    Journal Article
    
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    Citation
    Sim, A. and Cordier, R. and Vaz, S. and Falkmer, T. 2019. “We are in this together”: Experiences of relationship satisfaction in couples raising a child with autism spectrum disorder. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 58: pp. 39-51.
    Source Title
    Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders
    DOI
    10.1016/j.rasd.2018.11.011
    ISSN
    1750-9467
    School
    School of Occ Therapy, Social Work and Speech Path
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/73880
    Collection
    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    © 2018 Background: Couple relationships play an integral role in family adjustment when a child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), yet, it is unclear what factors contribute to the maintenance of relationship satisfaction in these couples. Method: Using phenomenology, data from eleven couple interviews were analysed to gain an understanding of the lived experiences of relationship satisfaction when raising a child with ASD. Results: The overall essence of “We are in this together” reflected the attitude that a strong partnership was beneficial in maintaining relationship satisfaction. This essence was captured in three main themes: 1) Shared beliefs, 2) Teamwork and 3) Shared experiences which closely paralleled the Walsh family resilience framework. Conclusions: Couples can be supported in these key areas to strengthen their relationship to serve as a source of resilience for families with a child with ASD.

    Related items

    Showing items related by title, author, creator and subject.

    • Relationship satisfaction in couples raising a child with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review of the literature
      Sim, A.; Cordier, Reinie; Vaz, Sharmila; Falkmer, Torbjorn (2016)
      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 ...
    • Prem Baby Triple P: A randomised controlled trial of enhanced parenting capacity to improve developmental outcomes in preterm infants
      Colditz, P.; Sanders, M.; Boyd, Roslyn; Pritchard, M.; Gray, P.; O'Callaghan, M.; Slaughter, V.; Whittingham, K.; O'Rourke, P.; Winter, L.; Evans, T.; Herd, M.; Ahern, J.; Jardine, L. (2015)
      © 2015 Colditz et al.; licensee BioMed Central. Background: Very preterm birth (<32 weeks gestation) is associated with motor, cognitive, behavioural and educational problems in children and maternal depression and ...
    • Relationship Satisfaction and Dyadic Coping in Couples with a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
      Sim, A.; Cordier, Reinie; Vaz, S.; Parsons, R.; Falkmer, Torbjorn (2017)
      Dyadic coping strategies may play a pivotal role in relationship satisfaction and explain why some couples adapt positively to the challenges associated with raising a child with ASD and others do not. Survey data from ...
    Advanced search

    Browse

    Communities & CollectionsIssue DateAuthorTitleSubjectDocument TypeThis CollectionIssue DateAuthorTitleSubjectDocument Type

    My Account

    Admin

    Statistics

    Most Popular ItemsStatistics by CountryMost Popular Authors

    Follow Curtin

    • 
    • 
    • 
    • 
    • 

    CRICOS Provider Code: 00301JABN: 99 143 842 569TEQSA: PRV12158

    Copyright | Disclaimer | Privacy statement | Accessibility

    Curtin would like to pay respect to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members of our community by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which the Perth campus is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation; and on our Kalgoorlie campus, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields.