Caregiver stress and cultural identity in families of preschoolers with developmental delay and behavioral problems.
Kristina ConroyNatalie FrechAmanda L SanchezMary B HaganDaniel M BagnerJonathan S ComerPublished in: Infant mental health journal (2021)
Findings suggest that among cultural minority caregivers of young children with developmental and behavioral problems, acculturation and enculturation may influence caregiver stress. While the cross-sectional nature of the study precludes causal conclusions, clinicians should consider how cultural factors can be harnessed to strengthen caregiver resiliency and improve engagement in parenting interventions.