ABSTRACT

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.