This study compared perceived stress in fathers and mothers of male children with
intellectual disabilities. The sample consisted of 102 fathers and 102 mothers of children with
intellectual disabilities who were enrolled at institutes for male children with intellectual
disabilities, and from special education classrooms attached to the public elementary general
school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. By using the Parent Stress Index (PSI) for the study, results
indicated higher perceived stress levels in Saudi mothers compared to fathers regarding the
overall parent-child relationship, the child’s individual characteristics, and the parent’s
characteristics.
The implications obtained from this study provide research-based data for stakeholders,
justifying the creation of appropriate and effective programs for parents of children with
intellectual disabilities, especially mothers. The knowledge gained from this study will inform
professionals in Saudi Arabia of the services that parents of children with intellectual disabilities
need, and support the funding of sufficient numbers of quality social services for these families.
Additionally, the results of this study will encourage further study of families of children with
intellectual disabilities in Saudi Arabia. / Department of Special Education
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:123456789/197774 |
| Date | 14 December 2013 |
| Creators | Aldosari, Mubarak S. |
| Contributors | Pufpaff, Lisa A. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
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