Authors :
Vincent Macmbinji
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 3 - March
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7789262
Abstract :
The idea of quality of life has developed into a
core idea in both theoretical and practical research to
the point where it is now used as a key framework for
developing and evaluating supports and services. For
persons with disabilities and their families, it also serves
as a theoretical research model, a guideline for creating
evidence-based practices, and a way to put into practice
and redefine professional practices.The study set out to
explore the efficacy of interventions to improve the
Quality of Life (QOL) for Children with Autism (CWA)
and their families. The study aimed to examine in depth
parents’ perspectives (past and present experiences) and
expectations (on future) towards raising their children
with autism; and effectiveness of interventions towards
improving the QOL of CWA and their families. A
systematic review of the literature was done to locate
pertinent information and locate various literature to
support the QoL of CWA.The study was guided by the
theory of Social Constructivism by Vygotsky in 1978.The
research criteria was met by a total of 39 papers, which
were then reviewed. Research gate, EBSCO, ERIC ,
google scholar, social services abstracts were used in an
electronic database search.In comparison to parents of
usually developing children or to the general community,
this review found that parents of children with ASD had
lower quality of life. Child behavioural issues,
unemployment, being a woman, and a lack of social
support were all factors linked to lower parental quality
of life in this group. The study's findings further show
that contextual intervention significantly increased
children's engagement in activities that parents found
valuable, and that working together to develop strategies
for achieving goals makes parents feel more capable in
their parenting roles.In comparison to adults who were
not parents of children with ASD, it was discovered that
QOL was lower among parents of children with ASD in
terms of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual
wellbeing. The greatest risk for parental QOL was the
severity of the diagnosis of ASD. Education levels of the
parents and the child's ASD severity levels were
protective factors for parental QOL.
Keywords :
Autism, Efficacy, Interventions, Quality, Families.
The idea of quality of life has developed into a
core idea in both theoretical and practical research to
the point where it is now used as a key framework for
developing and evaluating supports and services. For
persons with disabilities and their families, it also serves
as a theoretical research model, a guideline for creating
evidence-based practices, and a way to put into practice
and redefine professional practices.The study set out to
explore the efficacy of interventions to improve the
Quality of Life (QOL) for Children with Autism (CWA)
and their families. The study aimed to examine in depth
parents’ perspectives (past and present experiences) and
expectations (on future) towards raising their children
with autism; and effectiveness of interventions towards
improving the QOL of CWA and their families. A
systematic review of the literature was done to locate
pertinent information and locate various literature to
support the QoL of CWA.The study was guided by the
theory of Social Constructivism by Vygotsky in 1978.The
research criteria was met by a total of 39 papers, which
were then reviewed. Research gate, EBSCO, ERIC ,
google scholar, social services abstracts were used in an
electronic database search.In comparison to parents of
usually developing children or to the general community,
this review found that parents of children with ASD had
lower quality of life. Child behavioural issues,
unemployment, being a woman, and a lack of social
support were all factors linked to lower parental quality
of life in this group. The study's findings further show
that contextual intervention significantly increased
children's engagement in activities that parents found
valuable, and that working together to develop strategies
for achieving goals makes parents feel more capable in
their parenting roles.In comparison to adults who were
not parents of children with ASD, it was discovered that
QOL was lower among parents of children with ASD in
terms of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual
wellbeing. The greatest risk for parental QOL was the
severity of the diagnosis of ASD. Education levels of the
parents and the child's ASD severity levels were
protective factors for parental QOL.
Keywords :
Autism, Efficacy, Interventions, Quality, Families.
