Problem-Solving Ability and Quality of Life of Mothers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Objective: The current paper examined the relationship between Problem-Solving Ability (PSA) and Quality of Life (QoL) in the mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (AS). Methods: This was a descriptive and correlational study. The study population consisted of the mothers of children wit...

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Published in:Practice in Clinical Psychology 2020-10, Vol.8 (4), p.267-276
Main Authors: Khodadadi, Nafiseh, Foroozandeh, Elham
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Objective: The current paper examined the relationship between Problem-Solving Ability (PSA) and Quality of Life (QoL) in the mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (AS). Methods: This was a descriptive and correlational study. The study population consisted of the mothers of children with AS in Isfahan City, Iran. The required sample was selected from one autism center (out of three) using a convenience sampling method. Then, a sample of 150 mothers was randomly selected. Accordingly, they completed the 12-item Quality of Life and the 35- item Problem-Solving Inventory (PSI). The obtained data were analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise regression analysis. Results: The present research results suggested a significant relationship between PSA and QoL (r=0.696, P
ISSN:2423-5822
2423-5822
DOI:10.32598/jpcp.8.4.489.1