1- , University of Welfare & Rehabilitation Science 2- University of Welfare & Rehabilitation Science 3- 4- Baghiyatollah Medical Sciences University 5- University of medical Sciences
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Objective: The aim of this research was to evaluate the relationship between social network and quality of life in parents of students with intellectual disabilities in Dezful city. Method: In this correlation study, 113 parents (total 226 mothers and fathers) of students with intellectual disabilities from elementary and guidance schools in Dezful city were selected randomly. Norbeck Social Support Questionnaire for testing of social network and survey short form-36 health for testing quality of life utilized. Data were collected from parents. Results: Pearson and Spearman correlation Coefficients revealed a significant relationship between social network and quality of life and it's scales in parents (P<0.05). In the other side, no significant relationship was observed between social network and vitality in fathers and mothers. Conclusion: This study stresses that increase in social relation network, would lead to quality of life of parents
Akbari Bayatiani A, Pour Mohammad Rezaye Tajrishi M, Gangalivand N, Mirzamani M, Salehi M. The Relationship between Social Network and Quality of Life in Parents of students with Intellectual Disabilities. JOEC 2011; 11 (2) :163-174 URL: http://joec.ir/article-1-245-en.html