Effects of activity groups, in which art activities are used, on resilience and related factors in families with disabled children

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to examine the effects of activity groups using art activities on resilience and related factors in mothers with disabled children. Design and Methods: This randomized controlled experimental design study was conducted with 33 mothers (18 in the control and 15 in the intervention group). Findings: A statistically significant difference was found between the intervention group's pretest and posttest mean scores on the Resilience Scale for Adults, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, Zarit Burden Interview, and 12-item General Health Questionnaire scales. Implications for Nursing Practice: The psychological activity groups that used art activities were found to increase psychological well-being and satisfaction with life among the families of disabled children with various types of distress (physical, psychological, economic, and social), as well as reducing their mothers' perceived caregiving burden.

The effect of mandala art therapy on the comfort and resilience levels of mothers who have children with special needs: A randomized controlled study

“…As a result, it was determined that the art activities used increased psychological well-being and life satisfaction in the families of disabled children and that they decreased the mothers' perceived caregiving. In the study, along with other activities in addition to art activities, the comfort level of the individual was aimed to be increased; the comfort created at emotional, physical and environmental levels also affected the life satisfaction of the individual (Culhacik et al, 2021).…”

“…The authors of the study stated that colouring exercises of adult individuals as a self‐initiated, easy and enjoyable activity could provide support to them in their daily lives in order to fix negative mood and decrease worry and anxiety symptoms (Cross & Brown, 2019). Culhacik et al (2021) examined the effect of the art activity performed by groups of families with disabled children on their tenacity and related factors. In the said study, an activity consisting of music, painting, collage, dance/movement and imagination within the scope of a semi‐structured plan was used.…”

“…Protective factors, on the other hand, mean the individual's coping with negative situations in which s/he is involved against risky environments s/he is exposed and his/her ability to adapt to these as a result of experiences. There are national and international studies in this context with families, parents and mothers who have disabled children (Culhacik et al, 2021; Strnadová, 2006; Sünbül & Gördesli, 2020). Furthermore, art and art therapy practices can be used as a coping technique to avoid adaptation in mothers living with various risk factors and to boost emotional wellbeing (Gizir, 2007).…”

A comparative study on the quality of life and resilience of mothers with disabled and neurotypically developing children in Iran

“…But the study of Keniş-Coşkun showed that stressful life events, such as having a child with a disability, result in a lower level of resilience [21]. Mothers of disabled children experience reduced resilience and their general health and quality of life are negatively affected; therefore, they perceive a heavy caregiving burden [22]. It seems that the reason for the lack of difference between the resilience of mothers with disabled children and typically developed ones in Fasa lies in the similarity of individual characteristics, the cultural ground dominating this city including people's patience and tolerance, especially the lady fellow-citizens in dealing with the problems, adaptation processes.…”

“…Mothers of disabled children experience reduced resilience and their general health and quality of life are negatively affected; therefore, they perceive a heavy caregiving burden. These mothers need emotional sharing and psychological and psychosocial support to cope with their children's disability and to maintain their mental and physical health [22]. An increase in resilience reduces the level of stress and mental pressure [23], promotes mental health [24], increases indicators of wellbeing [25], and improves the quality of life [26][27][28].…”