scholarly journals SOCIAL STIGMA AS A PREDICTOR of PERCEIVED STRESS AMONG PARENTS of CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 4 (Issue 3) ◽  
pp. 177-191
Author(s):  
Maria Mazhar ◽  
Dr.Noreena Kausar ◽  
Safa Rizwan
Keyword(s):  
Special Needs ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Elevated Level ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
Children With Special Needs ◽  
Clinical Services ◽  
Perceived Stigma ◽  
The Relationship

Current study was designed with the aim to explore the relationship between perceived social stigma(PSS) and perceived stress(PS) among parents of children with special needs. The study was conducted from September, 2019 to June, 2020. The sample of 500 parents (250 mothers & 250 fathers) was selected using purposive sampling. The results of the study revealed that there is a significant positive correlation (r=.83**, p<.01) between social stigma and perceived stress among parents having children with special needs. Findings indicated that mothers experienced higher level of social stigma and perceived stress as compared to fathers. Similarly, parents of children with autismspectrum disorder experienced elevated level of PSS and PS as compared to parents of children with intellectual disabilities and down syndromes. Findings also indicated that Perceived social stigma is a significant predictor of perceived stress [R2 =.691; F (1, 498) = 1115.2, p<.01]. Results concluded that parents need counselling and clinical services to minimize the negative impact of perceived stigma and in order to reduce their stress.

scholarly journals Perceived Stress in Older Dementia Caregivers: Mediation by Loneliness and Depression

2022 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. 153331752110647
Author(s):  
Guerry Peavy ◽  
Ann M. Mayo ◽  
Cynthia Avalos ◽  
Amanda Rodriguez ◽  
Benjamin Shifflett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Stress ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Multiple Mediation ◽  
Dementia Caregivers ◽  
Mediation Analyses ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

Coupled with aging, chronic stress experienced by dementia caregivers often leads to deteriorating health. Comparing caregivers and non-caregivers, we tested whether depression and loneliness mediate the relationship between caregiver status and a measure of chronic stress, the Perceived Stress Scale. Seventy-six cognitively normal older adults (mean age 72.7) were identified as caregivers or non-caregivers based on the functional independence of a paired family member. Caregivers reported more perceived stress, depression, and loneliness than non-caregivers. Using multiple mediation analyses, we found that loneliness and depression mediated the relationship of caregiver status with perceived stress. The loneliness effect on perceived stress was both direct and via its relationship with depressive symptoms. The findings suggest loneliness as a likely point of intervention to reduce caregiver stress. Initiatives to enable caregivers to maintain or develop social relationships apart from caregiver responsibilities may mitigate stress and its negative impact on mental and physical health.

scholarly journals Hubungan antara persepsi dukungan sosial dan resiliensi pada orang tua anak berkebutuhan khusus

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-110
Author(s):  
Mauna Ali ◽  
Rahmadianty Gazadinda ◽  
Novaria Rahma
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Children With Special Needs ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to determine the relationship between perceived social support and resilience in parents of children with special needs. This study was conducted to determine whether parents who have children with special needs have a perception of a good support and have become individuals who are resilient in living their daily lives. This research uses quantitative research methods. The instrument used in this study is the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) for the perceived social social support and Connor Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) for resilience variables. The sample in this study amounted to 164 parents who have children with special needs. This research uses purposive sampling technique. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant relationship between the perceived social support and resilience in parents of children with special needs. The correlation coefficient value of the two variables is 0.470 which indicates that the relationship between variables is positive.

IS THE GENDER OF A TEACHER A DETERMINANT OF ATTITUDE TOWARDS INCLUSION? : A CASE STUDY IN SELECTED SCHOOLS OF BHOPAL

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-56
Author(s):  
Yachana Saxena ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Special Needs ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Children With Special Needs ◽  
Children With Disability ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Attitudinal Measurement

Inclusive-education (IE) remains to be an unexplored but essential area in education with a lot of unanswered questions, especially pertaining to the views of teachers’ attitude towards Children with Special Needs (CWSN). This study examined the relationship of gender, a relevant teachers’ personal variable with teachers’ attitudes towards CWSN. This quantitative study was designed to investigate teachers’ attitudes towards Children with Special Needs with an exclusive comparison between female and male Educators. Data was collected from 260 teachers of Bhopal using a self-developed survey instrument entitled Multidimensional Attitudinal Measurement of Teachers towards Children with Disability Scale (MAMTCD-Scale). The findings revealed a non-significant difference in attitude between male and female educators.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Anger and Coping Strategies of Mothers of Children with Special Needs

2015 ◽  
Vol 205 ◽  
pp. 140-144
Author(s):  
Mohsen Shokoohi-Yekta ◽  
Bagher Ghobary-Bonab ◽  
Samaneh Alimohammadi Malayeri ◽  
Nayereh Zamani ◽  
Javad Pourkarimi
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Children With Special Needs ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Socio-Demographical Factors on Academic Redshirting as Perceived by School-going Adolescents with Special Needs

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Kehinde Clement Lawrence
Keyword(s):  
Parental Involvement ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Children With Special Needs ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Academic Redshirting ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria

This study investigated some socio-demographical on academic redshirting as perceived by school-going adolescents with special needs in Ibadan, Nigeria. As a quantitative study, the principles of descriptive design of correlational type was adopted. The results revealed that academic redshirting had significant positive correlation with age, and negatively but significant with interest in schooling, parental involvement and community support. It was concluded that early enrolment of children with special needs is critical to initiate adolescents with special needs' interest in schooling and sense of belonging.

scholarly journals Examining the relationship between engagement and perceived stress-related cognitive complaints in the argentinian working population

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agustín Ramiro Miranda ◽  
Luisina Rivadero ◽  
Jorge Ángel Bruera ◽  
Virginia Villarreal ◽  
Laura Yhicel Bernio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cognitive Complaints ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Stress has a negative impact on cognitive functioning and occupational well-being. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship among perceived stress, cognitive complaints and work engagement in public employees from Córdoba, Argentina. In this cross-sectional study, self-report questionnaires were administered to 240 participants. Spanish versions of the following instruments were used: Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES), Memory Failures in Everyday (MFE), Executive Complaint Questionnaire (ECQ). Statistical analysis included ANOVA, path analysis, and multiple logistic regression. Stressed workers showed lower work engagement and more cognitive complaints, even after adjusting for demographic variables. Negative associations were also observed between work engagement and cognitive complaints, suggesting that cognitive difficulties are related to engagement. Given the relation among stress, cognition, and work engagement, it is important to consider these factors to foster workers’ health and work productivity.

scholarly journals Decreasing Stress for Parents of Special Needs Children through a Web-Based Mindfulness Program: A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Shaffer ◽  
Jennifer Lape ◽  
Joyce Salls
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Parental Stress ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Children With Special Needs ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Mindfulness Practices ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: Parents often experience moderate to severe levels of stress due to the challenges of raising a child with special needs. Previous research has proven that excessive parental stress negatively impacts both the parent and child’s health. However, few organizations have been identified which offer intervention programs focusing directly on decreasing parental stress. This pilot study investigates the effectiveness of a 6-week online mindfulness-based course in reducing stress experienced by parents of children with special needs. Method: A pre-test, post-test pilot design, as well as a participatory action approach, were employed to determine the impact of the online mindfulness-based course in reducing perceived stress experienced by parents of children with special needs. Eleven parents participated in the pilot study. The course was facilitated by an occupational therapist (the first author) trained and experienced in mindfulness practices and a parent of two children with special needs. The Depression Anxiety Stress Scale - Stress subscale (DASS-SS), The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire-15 (FFMQ-15), and author-generated measures were administered pre- and post-intervention to determine changes in perceived stress levels, as well as, the impact and application of mindfulness practices. Results: The DASS-SS measuring the parents’ perceived stress level revealed a 30% mean reduction in stress when comparing pre-and post-intervention scores. The PSS revealed a 21% mean reduction in perceived stress score post-intervention. The FFMQ-15 (used to measure changes in the integration of mindfulness practices into the parent’s daily routine) indicated a 4% increase in the groups’ mindfulness practices comparing pre- and post-intervention scores. Responses to the author-generated measure revealed that 82% of parents believed they could better handle challenging situations post-intervention; 100% of the parents agreed that the course made them more mindful of their thoughts. Conclusion: Results indicate that an introductory online mindfulness-based parenting program can be an effective intervention for reducing the stress experienced by parents of children with special needs.

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