Efecto de una intervención cognitivo-conductual en cuidadores de niños con TEAdepresión, ansiedad, estrés y calidad de vida

  1. Lisbeth Vázquez-Rocha 1
  2. Roberto Lagunes-Córdoba 1
  3. Abel Lerma-Talamantes 2
  4. José M. Mestre 3
  5. Francisco Javier Rosas-Santiago 1
  1. 1 Universidad Veracruzana
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    Universidad Veracruzana

    Xalapa, México

    ROR https://ror.org/03efxn362

  2. 2 Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo
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    Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo

    Pachuca, México

    ROR https://ror.org/031f8kt38

  3. 3 Universidad de Cádiz
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    Universidad de Cádiz

    Cádiz, España

    ROR https://ror.org/04mxxkb11

Journal:
Ansiedad y estrés

ISSN: 1134-7937

Year of publication: 2024

Volume: 30

Issue: 1

Pages: 27-34

Type: Article

DOI: 10.5093/ANYES2024A4 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openRODIN editor

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Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a cognitive behavioral intervention on symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress, perceived overload and quality of life in caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder. An experimental study was conducted out with an intervention and control group, with self-report pretest-posttest measurements. A total of 53 caregivers participated in the study: 22 in the experimental group and 31 in the waiting list control group. The majority of participants were women between 35 and 64 years old, married or in a formal relationship, with professional or higher education and who carried out some paid activity. The results of the intergroup analysis showed a decrease in the symptoms associated with stress and perceived overload and an increase in the quality of life in the experimental group. Intra-group data showed that the subjects of the control group had no change in any variable, in contrast, in the experimental group there was a significant decrease in anxiety, stress and perceived overload indices and an increase in the quality of life. All these changes occurred with medium and large effect sizes. The mechanisms of change are analyzed and the study's findings are discussed in light of its limitations. It is concluded that a cognitive behavioral intervention is a strategy with positive effects for providing psychological support to caregivers of children with autism.

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