Abstract
This comprehensive study delves into the family quality of life (FQOL) of caregivers in SaudiArabia, focusing on those caring for individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and otherdisabilities and those without any disabilities. Employing the Arabic version of the Beach CenterFQOL Scale, the research encompasses a diverse group of 1065 family members. It reveals thatcaregivers of individuals without disabilities experience notably higher FQOL, especially indomains such as family interaction, parenting, emotional, and physical/material well-being. Thestudy also identifies unique FQOL challenges encountered by caregivers of individuals with aut-ism. These insights underscore the necessity for specific support mechanisms catering to the dis-tinct needs of caregivers, particularly those handling autism-related challenges, highlighting acritical area for targeted interventions and policy formulation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1010-1021 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | International Journal of Developmental Disabilities |
Volume | 70 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 14 Nov 2024 |
Austrian Fields of Science 2012
- 503034 Inclusive education
Keywords
- Autism
- intellectual disability
- family quality of life
- Beach Center FQOL scale
- beach center family quality of life scale