Dr Lisa Abel & Dr Vicki Bitsika from Bond University (Australia)
are conducting research into the mental health outcomes for those
individuals who are (or recently have been) in an intimate relationship
with someone who has been diagnosed with (or is suspected of having)
Asperger’s syndrome. The aim of the research is to investigate the
influence of fatigue, resilience, and stress on depression and anxiety
in partners of individuals with Asperger’s. While the impact on mental
health and well-being in relation to parents with a child with
Asperger’s syndrome is being researched in earnest, little empirical
research has been carried out in relation to the experience of partners
of individuals with the disorder. Just as the demands of parenting a
child with autism-based difficulties can often tax the emotional and
physical resources of caregivers, it is anticipated that being
intimately involved with someone with Asperger’s syndrome would present
its own set of unique challenges and difficulties. The project involves
the completion of a questionnaire and an interview (optional). If you
are interested in participating, please contact Dr Lisa Abel via email
(label@bond.edu.au) or alternatively access the questionnaire using the
following URL:
https://www.psychdata.com/s.asp?SID=137615&Label1=EnterData
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