Occupational Balance and Life Satisfaction in Parents of Children With Autism

IF 1.8 4区医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS

Child Care Health and Development Pub Date : 2025-02-08 DOI:10.1111/cch.70047

Gülşah Zengin Yazici, Kardelen Yildirim

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Abstract

Background

Having a child with disabilities can affect occupational balance, which is a known risk factor for health and well-being. The objective of this study was to examine the occupational balance and life satisfaction of parents of children with autism and neurotypical development in Turkey.

Methods

The cross-sectional study included 140 parents of children with autism and 140 parents of children with typical neurodevelopment. The occupational balance of parents was evaluated using the Turkish Occupational Balance Questionnaire-11 (OBQ11-T), while their life satisfaction was assessed using the Contentment with Life Scale (CLAS).

Results

A significant difference was observed between the groups with regard to the OBQ11-T total score and the scores of Items 4 and 9 (p < 0.05). Additionally, a significant discrepancy was observed in the CLAS total scores between the two groups. A positive correlation was observed between the OBQ11-T and CLAS total scores of parents of children with autism (r = 0.875; p < 0.001).

Conclusion

The findings suggest that occupational therapists should support parents of children with autism by addressing the balance between obligatory and discretionary activities, as well as the connections between work, home, family, leisure, rest and sleep. Assessing life satisfaction and its influencing factors is also essential. Therapists should implement tailored interventions to promote roles, routines and occupational participation, ultimately improving life satisfaction. These findings highlight the importance of targeted strategies to enhance occupational balance and well-being. Future research should explore causal mechanisms through longitudinal and interventional studies to deepen understanding and improve outcomes.

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自闭症儿童父母的职业平衡与生活满意度

背景：有残疾儿童会影响职业平衡，这是一个已知的健康和福祉风险因素。本研究的目的是调查土耳其自闭症和典型神经发育儿童父母的职业平衡和生活满意度。方法对140名自闭症儿童家长和140名神经发育正常儿童家长进行横断面研究。使用土耳其职业平衡问卷-11 （OBQ11-T）评估父母的职业平衡，使用生活满意度量表（CLAS）评估父母的生活满意度。结果两组间OBQ11-T总分及第4、9项得分均有显著性差异（p < 0.05）。此外，两组的CLAS总分也有显著差异。自闭症患儿家长的OBQ11-T与CLAS总分呈正相关(r = 0.875；p < 0.001)。结论职业治疗师应该通过平衡义务活动和自由活动之间的关系，以及工作、家庭、家庭、休闲、休息和睡眠之间的关系来支持自闭症儿童的父母。评估生活满意度及其影响因素也是必不可少的。治疗师应该实施量身定制的干预措施，以促进角色、常规和职业参与，最终提高生活满意度。这些发现强调了有针对性的策略对提高职业平衡和幸福感的重要性。未来的研究应通过纵向和介入研究探索因果机制，以加深认识和改善结果。

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Child Care Health and Development 医学-小儿科

CiteScore

3.40

自引率

5.30%

发文量

136

审稿时长

4-8 weeks

期刊介绍： Child: care, health and development is an international, peer-reviewed journal which publishes papers dealing with all aspects of the health and development of children and young people. We aim to attract quantitative and qualitative research papers relevant to people from all disciplines working in child health. We welcome studies which examine the effects of social and environmental factors on health and development as well as those dealing with clinical issues, the organization of services and health policy. We particularly encourage the submission of studies related to those who are disadvantaged by physical, developmental, emotional and social problems. The journal also aims to collate important research findings and to provide a forum for discussion of global child health issues.