An Evaluation of Quality of Life and Hopelessness Among Parents of Children with Disabilities

Kurtal A., Kahriman İ.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF FAMILY THERAPY, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2026
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/01926187.2026.2638783
  • Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF FAMILY THERAPY
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Periodicals Index Online, CINAHL, Education Abstracts, Gender Studies Database, Psycinfo, Violence & Abuse Abstracts, Social Sciences Abstracts
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life and hopelessness among parents of children with disabilities. This descriptive study was conducted among 172 parents attending special education and rehabilitation centers between March 2022 and May 2024. Data were collected using the WHO Quality of Life Scale Short Form-Turkish Version, the Beck Hopelessness Scale, and the Parent and Child Information Form. A significant, moderate negative correlation was observed between parents' hopelessness scores and the environmental domain of quality of life, while weak negative correlations were found with the physical and social domains. Implications for family therapy practice are discussed.