Open AccessParental Self-Efficacy and Behavioral Problems in Children with Autism During COVID-19: A Moderated Mediation Model of Parenting Stress and Perceived Social Support
Author(s) -
Shu Dan Chen,
Yun Yu,
Xing Kai Li,
Sui Qing Chen,
Jie Ren
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
psychology research and behavior management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.704
H-Index - 30
ISSN - 1179-1578
DOI - 10.2147/prbm.s327377
Subject(s) - psychology , moderation , autism , neuroticism , mediation , moderated mediation , social support , clinical psychology , openness to experience , developmental psychology , extraversion and introversion , self efficacy , personality , big five personality traits , social psychology , political science , law
COVID-19 pandemic has been verified as a public health emergency of international concern. During the special period, the health of vulnerable groups, such as children with autism, should be concerned. Some studies have been carried out to investigate the behavioral problems of children with autism during the COVID-19, but underlying mechanisms behind it is not clear. This study examines the role of parenting stress as a mediator in the relationship between parental self-efficacy and behavioral problems in Chinese children as well as the role of perceived social support as a moderator for this mediation effect.