Coping Strategies for Parents of Physically Disabled Children.
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https://doi.org/10.54172/q58qkr97Keywords:
Coping strategies, parents, physically disabled children, psychological stressAbstract
This study aimed to explore the impact of having a disabled child within the family by comparing the levels of psychological stress and coping strategies between two groups of parents: parents of physically disabled children and parents of non-disabled children. The sample consisted of 60 parents, with 30 parents in each group. The study utilized the Peacock & Wong Stress Scale to assess stress levels and the Folkman & Lazarus Coping Questionnaire to measure coping strategies. The results revealed higher levels of stress among parents of physically disabled children compared to parents of non-disabled children. Additionally, significant differences were found in coping strategies, with parents of non-disabled children demonstrating better coping mechanisms. The average scores for parents of disabled children were 93.3, while the average scores for parents of non-disabled children were 49.3. This study concludes that parents of non-disabled children exhibit more effective coping strategies compared to parents of physically disabled children.
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