THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAMILY SUPPORT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF CAREGIVERS OF PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Authors

  • Cynthia Santos Meireles Author
  • Samuel Trezena Costa Author
  • Verônica Oliveira Dias Author
  • Hercílio Martelli Júnior Author
  • Daniella Reis Barbosa Martelli Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56238/arev7n10-161

Keywords:

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Parents, Anxiety, Depression, Psychological Stress

Abstract

This study analyzed the relationship between self-perceived family support and levels of depression, anxiety, and stress in parents of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Descriptive and inferential analyses were performed, including Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests to compare scores from the Family Support Perception Inventory (FSPI). Spearman’s correlation was used to assess the relationship between FSPI scores and the DASS-21 scale, classifying correlation strength as weak (<0.30), moderate (<0.50), or high (>0.50). The results showed a significant inverse correlation between FSPI and DASS-21: higher perceived family support was associated with lower levels of anxiety, depression, and stress. Depression had the strongest negative correlation (ρ = -0.340; p < 0.001), suggesting that caregivers with greater support experience fewer depressive symptoms. Specific aspects of support, such as affective consistency (ρ = -0.301; p = 0.002), family adaptation (ρ = -0.312; p = 0.001), and family autonomy (ρ = -0.254; p < 0.001), also showed significant correlations with psychological symptoms.

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2025-10-16

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MEIRELES, Cynthia Santos; COSTA, Samuel Trezena; DIAS, Verônica Oliveira; MARTELLI JÚNIOR, Hercílio; MARTELLI, Daniella Reis Barbosa. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAMILY SUPPORT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF CAREGIVERS OF PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. ARACÊ , [S. l.], v. 7, n. 10, p. e9017, 2025. DOI: 10.56238/arev7n10-161. Disponível em: https://periodicos.newsciencepubl.com/arace/article/view/9017. Acesso em: 5 dec. 2025.