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BACKGROUND: Previous studies have identified the role of family support in mitigating the stress of parents caring for a child with intellectual disability. Less is known about families whose members are willing but unable to support each other because of geographical, structural and economic barriers. Our study examined the contribution to family quality of life (FQL) of family support beliefs, actual assistance from family members, as well as the moderating effects of ethnicity and household income. METHOD: We conducted telephone interviews with 84 Latino and 61 non-Latino mothers. RESULTS: Mothers who received more emotional support from partners and other family members reported a higher FQL, controlling for family characteristics. Familism beliefs were also associated with FQL, particularly for Latino mothers. Income was not a significant moderator. CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that some predictors of FQL are partially moderated by ethnicity, while others may be powerful across diverse communities.
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Familia/etnología , Hispánicos o Latinos/etnología , Discapacidad Intelectual/enfermería , Calidad de Vida/psicología , Apoyo Social , Adulto , Niño , Preescolar , Estudios Transversales , Cultura , Familia/psicología , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Madres/psicologíaAsunto(s)
Crianza del Niño , Modelos Educacionales , Escuelas de Párvulos , Enseñanza/métodos , Preescolar , Cultura , Humanos , Entrevistas como Asunto , JapónRESUMEN
Most available evidence on day care suggests that characteristics of the caregiver are the key components of high-quality child care. Yet, this fact is rarely appreciated by parents or policy makers. As primary health care providers, nurses can educate parents, caregivers, and policy-makers concerning the broad array of day-care features, including caregiver characteristics that should be considered. This article provides a review of the research on characteristics of caregivers that are found in high-quality day care and describes how these factors facilitate optimal development in young children. From the research findings, implications for nursing practice at the family, community, and national levels are identified.