Mothers' experiences in parenting children with disabilities were examined in this 3-year
longitudinal study. Thirty-five mother-child pairs participated in the study. Mothers and their …

This online research mixed methods project was designed to explore, expand, and analyze
the characteristics of families of children who have significant disabilities. Three concepts …

Purpose: This study was designed to identify how parenting stress and empowerment affect
the quality of life in caregivers of children with disabilities. Methods: Caregivers assuming …

The present study used structural equation modeling to examine the potential mediating
effect of family conflict on caregiver strain in a randomly drawn household sample of 650 …

Family quality of life (FQOL) refers to the degree to which families of individuals with
disabilities are able to meet their basic needs, enjoy time together, and pursue leisure …

This is the first known study of its kind in Ohio and the key findings are that families caring for
children with disabilities are more likely to have:(1) less self-reported annual family …

Introduction Parents of children with developmental disabilities, particularly mothers, are
likely to suffer from stress. Nevertheless, the association between parenting stress and the …

Parental Perceptions: Depression and Hardiness in Families Raising a Child with a Disability
Page 1 BYU College of Nursing Parental Perceptions: Depression and Hardiness in Families …

Research focusing on family stress, family cohesion, and severity level of symptomology for
families who have a child with a disability has shown mixed results. Studies indicated that …

Families all around the world are faced with the challenge of coping with a child or sibling
who has been diagnosed with one or more disabilities. While some families handle a …