Enhancing the quality of life of mothers of children with intellectual disabilities or Autism: The role of disability-specific support

IF 2.9 2区医学 Q1 EDUCATION, SPECIAL

Research in Developmental Disabilities Pub Date : 2024-06-12 DOI:10.1016/j.ridd.2024.104780

Ghaleb Alnahdi

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Abstract

Background

A holistic approach considering the physical, emotional, and social dimensions of living with a disability is essential for developing effective support systems, policies, and interventions. The quality of life of individuals with disabilities is interrelated with the well-being of their families making family quality of life (FQOL) a crucial aspect of study.

Aims

This study explores the effects of support on FQOL among Saudi Arabian families with children diagnosed with intellectual disabilities or autism, from the perspectives of 269 mothers.

Methods and procedures

Through a survey, we examined how disability-related support correlates with FQOL, emphasizing the need for personalized support systems. We employed multiple regression analysis to assess the impact of various factors on FQOL, including the type and severity of disability, family income, and marital status.

Outcomes and Results: The findings revealed that disability-related support is a significant predictor of FQOL, highlighting its critical role in enhancing the well-being of families.

Conclusions and implications

This study contributes to the scarce regional literature, and underscores the importance of inclusive social policies tailored to the diverse needs of families with disabilities.

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提高智障儿童或自闭症儿童母亲的生活质量：针对残疾的支持的作用

背景综合考虑残疾人士的身体、情感和社会层面对于制定有效的支持系统、政策和干预措施至关重要。本研究从 269 位母亲的视角出发，探讨了在沙特阿拉伯有被诊断为智障或自闭症儿童的家庭中，支持对 FQOL 的影响。方法和程序通过调查，我们研究了与残疾相关的支持与 FQOL 的相关性，强调了个性化支持系统的必要性。我们采用多元回归分析法来评估各种因素对 FQOL 的影响，包括残疾类型和严重程度、家庭收入和婚姻状况：研究结果表明，与残疾相关的支持是 FQOL 的重要预测因素，凸显了其在提高家庭福祉方面的关键作用。

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Research in Developmental Disabilities Multiple-

CiteScore

5.50

自引率

6.50%

发文量

178

期刊介绍： Research In Developmental Disabilities is aimed at publishing original research of an interdisciplinary nature that has a direct bearing on the remediation of problems associated with developmental disabilities. Manuscripts will be solicited throughout the world. Articles will be primarily empirical studies, although an occasional position paper or review will be accepted. The aim of the journal will be to publish articles on all aspects of research with the developmentally disabled, with any methodologically sound approach being acceptable.