Biomedical subjects

M A Kirkham

Publications and source records attributed to M A Kirkham.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1993

Two-year follow-up of skills training with mothers of children with disabilities.

The long-term impact of a life skills-training program for mothers of children with a variety of developmental disabilities was evaluated. The components of the program included a cognitive-behavior approach designed to reduce stress and depression, improve communication and problem-solving skills, and improve satisfaction with social support networks. Participants completed assessment measures at pretest, posttest, and at a 20- to 26-month follow-up. Mothers in the skills-training class reported lower stress at posttest, lower depression levels at 2-year follow-up, and improved coping skills at posttest and 2 years later. Single mothers in the skills-training program reported the greatest satisfaction with their relationships with professionals. Mothers of children with moderate disabilities reported greater satisfaction with intimate relationships than did mothers of children with either mild or severe disabilities.

Adaptation, Psychological↗

PubMed1985

Coping with a handicapped child: differences between mothers and fathers.

This paper considers coping styles of mothers and fathers of handicapped children. Cautioning against stereotyping, the authors find that mothers and fathers differ in how they appraise and cope with the stress of rearing a developmentally disabled child. The need for systematic investigation of gender-related coping styles in families with handicapped children is discussed.

Adaptation, Psychological↗

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Developing coping styles and social support networks: an intervention outcome study with mothers of handicapped children.

This paper describes an intervention programme, evaluation procedures, and results from a study of skills training for reducing stress with parents of handicapped children. Four mothers of developmentally disabled children participated in an 8-week training programme designed to teach parents ways to enhance their coping skills, increase their social support networks, and collectively make changes in their environment. Post-test data indicate that the programme shows promise for teaching coping and social support enhancement skills to parents.

Adaptation, Psychological↗