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KMID : 0603920050130030043
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Journal of Korean Academy of Occupational Therapy
2005 Volume.13 No. 3 p.43 ~ p.50
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A Study on Parenting Stress With Disabled Children and the Quality of Life
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Choi jeoung-Sil
Lee Mi-Hee
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Abstract
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Objective : This study investigated differences in parenting stress and the quality of life on disabled types and the relationship between parenting stress and quality of life.
Methods : 115 children(3 to 7years of age) received occupational therapy intervention in rehabilitation hospitals or welfare centers for disabled persons at Seoul, Kyung-gi province. Their mothers were given Parenting Stress Index(PSI) to assess the parenting stress and the quality of life scales to assess the quality of life.
Results : The total PSI scores of psychological disorders were higher than the other groups. A significant difference was found in parenting stress on the disabled types. Psychological and physical disorders group was a negative relationship between parenting stress and quality of life, but mental retardation group was not correlative.
Conclusion : The study showed that clinicians must develop appropriative programs and social supports to decrease parenting stress and increase quality of life for their parent.
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KEYWORD
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Disabled Chldren, Parenting Stress, Quality of Life
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