Beyond Survival
A Systematic Approach Toward Family Adaptability and Emotional Resilience
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21638474 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sherin Gul (0000-0001-6094-110X, University of the Punjab), Afsheen Masood (University of the Punjab) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Family Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1066-4807 • E-ISSN: 1552-3950 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10664807261421573 |
| OpenAlex | W7131118798 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 51 |
Parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder is undoubtedly challenging and is likely a source of stress due to the child's social communication and behavioral difficulties, which may lead to a number of negative outcomes such as increased emotional strain and limited participation in social and recreational activities. The current study examined the association of protective factors, such as resilience and healthy communication patterns on family adaptability. A total of 100 parents, both mothers and fathers, participated in this study. Data analysis indicated that healthy communication patterns and satisfaction with family functioning played a mediational role in the relationship between resilience and family adaptability. This study highlights the significant role of communication patterns and family satisfaction, which emerged as significant mediators in the link between resilience and adaptability, emphasizing their influence on overall family functioning. These findings point to the value of targeted interventions aimed at strengthening resilience and fostering healthy communication, which may support families in navigating the complex challenges of raising a child with ASD
Adaptability · Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Family resilience · Psychological intervention · Psychological resilience · Social communication · Social support · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Family and Disability Support Research · Resilience and Mental Health
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |