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Masjedsaraeei M, Sadafi M, Afrooz G. (2021). Comparison of Parenting Stress and Marital Satisfaction in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum and Mothers of Healthy ChildrenAbstract Introduction: The present study examined and compared parenting stress and marital satisfaction in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder and mothers of healthy children. Methods: The statistical population of this study included all mothers of healthy children and mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder who referred to the centers for organizing, treating and rehabilitating autistic disorders in Districts 5 and 6 of Tehran Province. The sample members included 50 mothers of healthy children and 50 mothers with autism spectrum disorder children who referred to selected centers in districts 5 and 6 of Tehran and participated in this study. The available sampling method was used in the study and the sample size was determined based on the background of similar studies. The research instruments included Barry Jones Parenting Stress Questionnaire (1995) and Afrooz Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire (2008). Results: After collecting data, the data were analyzed using statistical models of two independent groups and multivariate analysis of variance. The results showed that there was a significant difference between parenting stress and marital satisfaction of mothers whom children suffered from autism spectrum disorder and mothers of normal children. Mothers of children with autism had higher parenting stress spectra and lower marital satisfaction than mothers of healthy children.. Early Childhood Health And Education. 2(1), 29-44.
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