The relationship between the paternal participation and psychological resilience of mothers in children with particular mental needs

Abstract

Purpose This descriptive study was performed to determine the relationship between the paternal participation and psychological resilience of mothers in children with particular mental needs. Design and Methods The study was conducted with the parents of 120 children who had particular mental needs. Data were collected using psychological resilience scale for adults, and paternal participation scale. Findings Mothers' psychological resilience level was high while paternal participation level was moderate, there was a weakly significant relationship between mothers' psychological resilience and paternal participation (r = 0.021; p < 0.01). Practice implications Nurses' knowledge and sensitivity about mentally special needs children and their families should be increased. It should be ensured that families can easily ask questions to the healthcare personnel, receive counseling, and information from nurses with a positive approach.