ABSTRACT

Mothers of children with an intellectual disability often experience challenges that affect their mental health and the relationship with their children. The present study assesses the correlation between the mental health and relationship patterns of mothers of children with an intellectual disability. In this descriptive−correlational study, the mothers of 53 female and 92 male children with an intellectual disability were selected. The data were collected by: (a) a demographic questionnaire; (b) a general health questionnaire; and (c) the assessment scale of mother− child relationship. The results revealed that the acceptance relationship pattern had a significant negative correlation with somatisation (p = 0.006, r = -0.206), anxiety (p = 0.018, r = .174), and the general mental health (p = 0.009, r = .195). The rejection pattern had a significant positive relationship with depression (p = 0.026, r = .163). The present study showed that mothers who had experienced symptoms of anxiety or who had lower general mental health scores were less likely to use acceptance patterns in relationship with their child. Also, mothers who had symptoms of depression significantly rejected the relationship with their child. So, it is suggested that programs should be developed and implemented to maintain mothers' mental health.

摘要

智障儿童的母亲经常会遇到影响其心理健康和与孩子关系的挑战。本研究评估了智力障碍儿童的母亲的心理健康与关系模式之间的相关性。在这项描述性相关研究中，选择了 53 名智力残疾女性儿童和 92 名男性智力残疾儿童的母亲。数据是通过以下方式收集的： (a) 人口调查问卷；(b) 一般健康问卷；(c) 母子关系评估量表。结果显示，接受关系模式与躯体化 (p = 0.006，r = -0.206)、焦虑 (p = 0.018，r = .174) 和一般心理健康 (p = 0.009，r = .195）。拒绝模式与抑郁症有显着的正相关关系 (p = 0.026, r = .163)。本研究表明，经历过焦虑症状或一般心理健康评分较低的母亲不太可能在与孩子的关系中使用接受模式。此外，有抑郁症状的母亲明显拒绝与孩子的关系。因此，建议制定和实施维护母亲心理健康的计划。有抑郁症状的母亲明显拒绝与孩子的关系。因此，建议制定和实施维护母亲心理健康的计划。有抑郁症状的母亲明显拒绝与孩子的关系。因此，建议制定和实施维护母亲心理健康的计划。