Adolescent and adult mothers of handicapped children: maternal involvement in play
Helm, J.; Comfort, M.B.iley, D.J.; Simeonsson, R.
Family relations 39(4): 432-437
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0197-6664 DOI: 10.2307/585224Document Number: 384241
This study examines maternal involvement of adolescent and adult mothers with their handicapped and at-risk preschool children. Consistent with the literature on mothers of normally developing children, results indicate adolescent mothers of handicapped and at-risk children are rated as significantly less contingent and verbal, and provide a less positive affective climate than adult mothers. Regression techniques indicate perceived social support and locus of control were significant predictors of maternal involvement for adolescent and adult mothers respectively.