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Determinants of Economic Well-Being among Mothers of Children with Autism and Developmental Disabilities: An Empirical Study from Southern India

Author(s) Dr. Sibila Poovan
Country India
Abstract The economic empowerment of mothers caring for children with Autism and Developmental Disabilities (AHD) remains an underexplored dimension of gender and disability research. This study examines how caregiving responsibilities, employment flexibility, policy support, workplace inclusion, and social support influence economic well-being. Drawing on empowerment, caregiver stress, and social capital perspectives, a quantitative study was conducted among 250 mothers in Kerala and Karnataka using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The findings indicate that caregiving responsibilities negatively affect economic well-being, while employment flexibility, workplace inclusion, and social support significantly enhance it. Policy support shows a positive but relatively moderate influence. The results also confirm the mediating roles of caregiver stress and social capital in shaping economic outcomes.The study contributes by offering a multidimensional framework that integrates structural, social, and psychological determinants of economic empowerment. It further highlights the need for inclusive policies and organizational practices to support caregiving mothers and promote sustainable economic participation.
Keywords Economic Well-Being; Caregiving Burden; Autism and Developmental Disabilities; Employment Flexibility; Social Support
Field Sociology > Economics
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-30
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