The effect of a training program on family stress and life satisfaction: A randomized controlled study of mothers of children with disabilities

This randomized controlled study focused on mothers of children with disabilities to determine the effect of a training program on family stress and life satisfaction. The sample consisted of 52 mothers of children with disabilities (intervention group = 26 and control group = 26). The intervention...

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Published in:Archives of psychiatric nursing 2024-04, Vol.49, p.106-112
Main Authors: Çalışkan, Zehra, Özyurt, Gonca, Evgin, Derya, Kaplan, Bahriye, Caner, Nuray
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Adult
Child
Disabled child
Disabled Children - psychology
Family stress
Female
Humans
Life satisfaction
Male
Mothers - education
Mothers - psychology
Mothers of disabled children
Personal Satisfaction
Stress, Psychological - psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Training program
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Summary:This randomized controlled study focused on mothers of children with disabilities to determine the effect of a training program on family stress and life satisfaction. The sample consisted of 52 mothers of children with disabilities (intervention group = 26 and control group = 26). The intervention group participated in a five-session training program on coping mechanisms and life satisfaction. Data were collected using the Questionnaire On Resource And Stress (QRS-FT) and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). After the intervention, the mean life satisfaction scores of the intervention group participants increased (p  0.05). In the control group, the mean life satisfaction scores decreased (p > 0.05), while the mean total score of family stress increased (p 
ISSN:0883-9417
1532-8228
1532-8228
DOI:10.1016/j.apnu.2024.02.008