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标题：The predictive role of psychological toughness and adaptability on the actual well-being of mothers with handicapped children
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作者：Mir Hamid Salehian
期刊名称：African Health Sciences
印刷版ISSN：1680-6905
电子版ISSN：1729-0503
出版年度：2022
卷号：22
期号：1
页码：611-618
DOI：10.4314/ahs.v22i1.71
语种：English
出版社：Makerere University Medical School（Uganda)
摘要：Background and Aim Handicapped children cause psychological problems for mothers. As mothers' actual well-being is so important in the family and society, the aim of this research was to predict the role of psychological toughness and adaptability on the actual well-being of mothers with handicapped children. Materials and Methods The research was descriptive correlational study with volunteer mothers of handicapped children (n=150). Data collection tools were: Ahwaz Kiamarsi et al. (1998) psychological toughness questionnaire, Connor and Davidson adaptability scale (2003), Lyubomerisky and Leper actual well-being scale (1999) and Diener life satisfaction scale (2009). Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression analysis were used to analyze the data using SPSS 21 version. Results The results showed that psychological toughness and its components (commitment, control, struggle) have a significant positive relationship with the actual well-being of mothers with handicapped children and its dimensions (actual well-being and life satisfaction) and is able to predict their well-being. Discussion Therefore, it can be said that by promoting adaptability, mothers with handicapped children can resist and overcome stressors as well as factors that cause many psychological problems. By reducing psycho-emotional problems in mothers, mental well-being and life satisfaction are improved. Conclusion The actual well-being of mothers with handicapped children can be predicted by their psychological toughness and adaptability.
关键词：Psychological toughness;adaptability;actual well-being;handicapped children