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Changes in Family Leisure Functioning Following a Family Camp for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Source :
- Therapeutic Recreation Journal; 2020, Vol. 54 Issue 1, p17-31, 15p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- The purpose of this study was to examine the immediate and long-term effects of participation in a family camp designed specifically for families with a child with ASD. The variables studied were family recreation, family recreation satisfaction, family communication, satisfaction with family function, and satisfaction with family life, as reported by the parents. Findings indicated changes in family functioning, family communication, satisfaction with family function, and satisfaction with family life. The trend analyses indicated the parents reported a general increase in satisfaction with their family function and family life, and a statistically significant increase was observed in satisfaction with family life (p = .045). These findings partially support previous research demonstrating that increased parental involvement has a positive effect on parental and family well-being for families with a child with ASD. Implications for recreational therapy practice in providing interventions for families with a child with ASD and future research are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- EDUCATION of parents
AUTISM
CAMPS
CLINICAL trials
COMMUNICATION
LEISURE
LONGITUDINAL method
RESEARCH methodology
PARENTS of children with disabilities
QUESTIONNAIRES
RECREATION
RECREATIONAL therapy
STATISTICAL sampling
SATISFACTION
FAMILY relations
PSYCHOSOCIAL factors
WELL-being
PRE-tests & post-tests
EVALUATION of human services programs
DATA analysis software
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00405914
- Volume :
- 54
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Therapeutic Recreation Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 142624606
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.18666/TRJ-2020-V54-I1-9418