The effects of COVID-19 pandemic on stress and difficulties in foster parents of children with intellectual disabilities: effects of the online specialized support
The effects of COVID-19 pandemic on stress and difficulties in foster parents of children with intellectual disabilities: effects of the online specialized support
Author(s): Alexandru Tiba, Ildiko SzantoSubject(s): Education, Psychology, Personality Psychology, Inclusive Education / Inclusion, Distance learning / e-learning
Published by: Universitatea din București, Facultatea de Psihologie și Științele Educației, Departamentul Psihopedagogie Specială
Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic; stress; parents; disabilities; behaviour problems; online support;
Summary/Abstract: Foster care of children with intellectual disabilities raises important problems. Much evidence suggests that foster parents of children with special needs face elevated levels of stress and care difficulties. We examined the differences between foster parents who received and those who did not receive online support during the COVID-19 pandemic in the level of emotional mental health, objective and subjective care stress. Results showed that helpful online support during the COVID-19 pandemic is significantly related with fewer children’s problem behaviours. Actions related to stress in foster care of children with disabilities during COVID-19 pandemic are recommended.
Journal: Revista de Psihopedagogie
- Issue Year: X/2021
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 51-59
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English