American Journal of Orthopsychiatry · 1993 · 30 citations · 0 references
Social SciencesHuman DevelopmentMaternal HealthChild DevelopmentFamily FunctioningParent-child InteractionParent-child RelationshipsParental SupportParentingPsychological Well-beingFamily By Environment InteractionIntegration Into Family And Social EnvironmentPsychosocial FunctioningRole SatisfactionSatisfactionSocial Support FunctionsWell-being Of The Child
Maternal self-perceptions of well-being and of satisfaction and competence in the parental role were examined in 50 mothers of children diagnosed with spina bifida. Adult companionship and social support were found to be highly correlated with maternal satisfaction, while quality of family environment significantly predicted maternal competence and well-being.