Objective:The birth of a child with intellectual disabilities can create challenging circumstances for parents and families, as parents unexpectedly face an emotional dilemma that leads to increased distress and concern. This research was conducted with the aim of developing a structural model of psychological well-being of mothers with children with intellectual disabilities based on the core of self-evaluation with the mediation of marital dissatisfaction. Method: The method of the present study is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive in nature by the method of structural equation modeling. The statistical population of this research is all parents of children with intellectual disabilities who receive services from the welfare organization. The sample size in the present study was also considered to be 300 people, taking into account the possibility of sample drop. The sampling method used was also available. Data measurement tools included psychological well-being questionnaire, self-evaluation core scale, marital dissatisfaction questionnaire. Resulte: The results of the research showed that the psychological well-being of mothers with children with intellectual disabilities is based on the core of self-evaluation with the mediation of marital dissatisfaction. Conclusion: These findings can serve as a basis for designing and implementing comprehensive and supportive programs in the field of psychology, aimed at enhancing core of self-evaluation and reducing marital dissatisfaction, thereby improving the quality of life and psychological well-being of mothers with children who have intellectual disabilities. Keywords:psychological well-being, intellectual disability, self-evaluation core, marital dissatisfaction.
Khalil Arjmandi F, Kashani Vahid L, Vakili S. Development of a Structural Model of Psychological Well-Being of Mothers with Children with Intellectual Disabilities Based on the Core of Self-Evaluation with the Mediation of Marital Dissatisfaction. JOEC 2025; 24 (4) : 11 URL: http://joec.ir/article-1-1822-en.html