A Mixed‐Methods Study on the Associations Between Community Resilience and Parental Self‐Efficacy Among Parents of Children With Autism During War: The Mediating Role of Stress, Anxiety and Depression.

Individuals with disabilities, particularly those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), are highly vulnerable during times of war. This study explored the experiences of Israeli parents of children with ASD during the Swords of Iron War, focusing on community resilience, psychological distress and p...

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Publicado en:Child & Family Social Work Vol. 31; no. 2; pp. 823 - 834
Autores principales: Gur, Ayelet, Sarusi, Neora, Katz, Inbal Bechar, Shnitzer‐Meirovich, Shlomit
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Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell May2026
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          Gur, Ayelet
          Sarusi, Neora
          Katz, Inbal Bechar
          Shnitzer‐Meirovich, Shlomit
        affil: Tel Hai College, Kiryat Shemona, Israel
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          Communities Psychosocial Factors
          Hardiness Evaluation
          Self-Efficacy
          Parents of Children with Disabilities Epidemiology
          Autism Spectrum Disorder Psychosocial Factors
          Autism Spectrum Disorder Risk Factors
          War Psychosocial Factors
          Risk Assessment
          Stress, Psychological Etiology
          Anxiety Etiology
          Depression Etiology
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          Middle Age
          Israel
          Multimethod Studies
          Thematic Analysis
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Mediation Analysis
          Questionnaires
          Psychological Distress
          Parenting
          Support, Social
          Crisis Intervention
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          Snowball Sample
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          Comparative Studies
          Summated Rating Scaling
          Patient Satisfaction
          Pearson's Correlation Coefficient
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          Child: 6-12 years
          Adolescent: 13-18 years
          Adult: 19-44 years
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      ab: Individuals with disabilities, particularly those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), are highly vulnerable during times of war. This study explored the experiences of Israeli parents of children with ASD during the Swords of Iron War, focusing on community resilience, psychological distress and parental self‐efficacy. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between community resilience and parental self‐efficacy, considering the potential mediating role of psychological distress (stress, anxiety and depression). A mixed‐method approach was employed, involving an online questionnaire completed by 80 parents and in‐depth interviews with six parents. Quantitative data were analysed using correlation, regression and mediation analyses, while qualitative data underwent thematic and categorical analysis. Results indicated that higher levels of community resilience were associated with lower levels of psychological distress and higher parental self‐efficacy. Psychological distress significantly mediated the relationship between community resilience and parental self‐efficacy. Qualitative findings complemented the quantitative trends, highlighting the importance of community resilience in mitigating psychological distress and enhancing parental self‐efficacy. We discussed these results within the frameworks of ecological systems theory, Bandura's self‐efficacy theory and the ABCX model, offering implications for research, practice and policy.
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