Cross-sectional study reveals negative impact of affiliate stigma and positive influence of social support on quality of life in parents of children with autism.
Key Points
Quality of life is negatively impacted by affiliate stigma, with a correlation coefficient of r(118) = -0.367.
Social support shows a statistically significant positive correlation with quality of life, r(118) = 0.422.
Cross-sectional quantitative design involving 118 parents from a Gauteng-based NGO provided the data for the analysis.
Implementing support services may substantially improve the quality of life for parents raising children with autism.