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    [paper_index] => 202512-02-025341
    [title] => FAMILY DYNAMICS, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS AMONG PARENTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
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    [author] => Dr. Archana Kumari Anand, Harshika Singh, Manisha Sharma 
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    [doi] => https://doi.org/10.36713/epra25341
    [year] => 2025
    [month] => December
    [volume] => 10
    [issue] => 12
    [file] => fm/jpanel/upload/2025/December/202512-02-025341.pdf
    [abstract] => Parenting a child with disability often places significant emotional and practical demands on families, frequently leading to heightened psychological distress among parents. The present study aimed to examine the patterns of family dynamics among parents of persons with disability in Uttar Pradesh, India, and to analyze the relationships among family dynamics, community support, and psychological distress. A total sample of 300 parents of children and adolescents with disabilities enrolled in special education centres, inclusive schools, and rehabilitation institutions across Uttar Pradesh participated in the study. Standardized tools—the Family Environment Scale, Community Support Scale, and Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10)—were administered through structured questionnaires. Findings revealed that overall family dynamics among these parents were at a moderate level, while psychological distress scores indicated considerable emotional strain. Family dynamics, community support, and psychological distress were significantly interrelated. Notably, community support emerged as a mediating factor, reducing the negative impact of poor family dynamics on parental psychological distress. The study highlights the importance of strengthening community-based support systems and enhancing positive family interactions to mitigate psychological distress among parents of persons with disability in India. Implications for family-focused interventions, counselling services, and community support programs are discussed.
    [keywords] => family dynamics; community support; psychological distress; parents; disability; Uttar Pradesh; India
    [doj] => 2025-12-17
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    [award_status] => P
    [orderr] => 29
    [journal_id] => 2
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    [is_status] => 1
    [journalname] => EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD)
    [short_code] => IJSR
    [eissn] =>  2455-7838 (Online)
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