Purpose: Research has raised concerns about the quality of life (QOL) of parents of children with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Parents in different cultures show different psychological functioning when caring for a child with ASD. Hence, we examined QOL in parents of children with ASD in India and its relationship with socio-demographic factors. Materials and methods: We used a self-reported questionnaire and WHOQOL-BREF instrument to collect data on socio-demographic details and QOL respectively. Data were collected from two groups of participants - parents of children with ASD and parents of typically developing children ( N = 60). Results: Results revealed significant differences in QOL between the two groups. Further, we found a positive correlation between socio-demographic variables and QOL in parents of children with ASD. Conclusions: Findings emphasize the need for intervention approaches aimed at family functioning, improving support services, and assisting parents to develop healthy coping strategies.
Keyphrases
- autism spectrum disorder
- young adults
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- healthcare
- randomized controlled trial
- intellectual disability
- mental health
- electronic health record
- depressive symptoms
- cross sectional
- machine learning
- health insurance
- artificial intelligence
- deep learning
- working memory
- single cell