Emotional States as Correlates to Psychological Well-Being Among Mothers of Children with Special Needs: A Basis for a Counseling Program
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emotional states, psychological well-being, special-needs childrenAbstract
The study sought to investigate the correlation of emotional states and the psychological well-being among mothers of children with special needs. Descriptive method of research was employed involving a total of purposively-sampled seventy (70) mothers whose children have special needs. The variables were measured using standardized instruments, namely, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (2004) and Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale (1995). The results showed that the level of emotional states of respondents ranges from normal to extremely severe, and their psychological well-being is neither high nor low. Also, there was a negative, a high correlation between the two variables. Pearson correlation was used to investigate the relationship between emotional states and psychological well-being. As a result, a counseling program was proposed to improved emotional states and enhancement of the mental well-being of the mothers.
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