FAMILY QUALITY OF LIFE: PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on researching quality of life,
particularly within families that include members with disabilities. Family Quality of
Life (FQOL) has gained prominence in special education as researchers seek to understand
and improve the well-being of these families. This study aims to present findings
on the quality of life of parents raising children with disabilities.
Using a quantitative research approach and the validated BCFQOL tool, we
surveyed 205 parents. The results were unexpectedly positive, showing generally higher
levels of quality of life among participants. However, challenges were identified in specific
dimensions such as “Emotional well-being,” and “Material well-being”.