Kanthasamy, Shivasangarey (2024) Family caregiver adaptation: caring for an individual with intellectual disability. PhD thesis, James Cook University Singapore.

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Abstract

Shiva Kanthasamy explored the factors contributing to caregiver stress and coping mechanisms, highlighting their impact on placement decisions for family members with intellectual disabilities. Caregivers reported on stressors, coping resources, stress responses, and adaptation outcomes regarding placement decisions. The findings underscore the need for a personalized approach to caregiver profiling.

Item ID:	92359
Item Type:	Thesis (PhD)
Keywords:	neurodevelopmental disorder, intellectual disability, transition to adulthood, family adaptation, family caregiver, positive aspects of caregiving, quality of life
Related URLs:	https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/81354/
Copyright Information:	Copyright © 2024 Shivasangarey Kanthasamy
Additional Information:	One publication arising from this thesis is stored in ResearchOnline@JCU, at time of processing. Please see the Related URLS. The publication is: [Chapter 2] Kanthasamy, Shivasangarey, Miskon, Nazleen, Barlas, Joanna, and Marsh, Nigel V. (2024) Family Caregiver Adaptation during the Transition to Adulthood of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review. Healthcare, 12 (1). 116.
Date Deposited:	18 Jun 2026 04:13
FoR Codes:	52 PSYCHOLOGY > 5203 Clinical and health psychology > 520302 Clinical psychology @ 100%
SEO Codes:	20 HEALTH > 2004 Public health (excl. specific population health) > 200409 Mental health @ 100%
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