Subjective well-being among family caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities: The role of affiliate stigma and psychosocial moderating variables

The Impact of Affiliate Stigma on the Psychological Well‐Being of Mothers of Children with Specific Learning Disabilities in India: The Mediating Role of Subjective Burden

“…). However, research on the impact of affiliate stigma is scant (Werner & Shulman ), particularly so in the context of caregivers to individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities (Werner & Shulman; Werner et al . ), such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), specific learning disability (SLD) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).…”

“…Only six studies specifically from the Asian subcontinent have focused on affiliate stigma (Mak & Cheung ; Mak & Kwok ; Chiu et al . , ; Werner & Shulman , ) and its impact on caregiver well‐being (Chiu et al . , ; Werner & Shulman ).…”

Self-esteem, social support, and life satisfaction in Chinese parents of children with autism spectrum disorder

“…Compared to parents of typically developing children, parents of children with ASD tend to report a higher prevalence of anxiety, depression, and frustration, along with lower self-esteem, matrimonial contentment, and personal satisfaction (Duarte, Bordin, Yazigi, & Mooney, 2005). Key players in autism advocacy such as policy makers, researchers, and service providers particularly underscore the importance of improving quality of life for families of children with ASD (Werner & Shulman, 2013). Quality of life is therefore a key variable to consider in the evaluation of parents' adaptation to their child's disability.…”

Athletes’, parents’, and siblings’ experiences from the Special Olympics World Games

“…These findings may result from stigmatic attitudes held by individuals in society, which result in exclusion and distance from persons with ID and their families. Furthermore, family members may also distance themselves from others because of the fear of being prone to stigma and negative behaviours (Werner & Shulman, 2013). Thus, the results shed more positive light, showing that participation in the World Games positively contributed to individuals and families feeling more accepted in society.…”