Comparison of Self-Compassion, Distress Tolerance and Psychological Flexibility in Parents of Normal and Disabled Students
Subject Areas : general Psychology
1 - (Corresponding author), Master of Science in General Psychology, Shahrood Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrood, Iran, Shams.razi65@gmail.com, tell: 09155307489
Keywords: distress tolerance, ordinary and disabled students, psychological flexibility, Self-compassion,
Abstract :
Abstract: Introduction: Given the importance of distress tolerance in parents of disabled children, the present study aims to compare self-compassion, distress tolerance, and psychological flexibility in parents of normal and disabled students. Research method: This study is an applied and comparative causal research in terms of methodology, comparing two groups of mothers with ordinary and disabled elementary students in terms of the variables of self-compassion, distress tolerance, and psychological flexibility. It also uses a quantitative approach in order to collect the research data. The research population consisted of the families with disabled and healthy children in the city of Joyn, out of which 50 families were randomly selected for each group. For the group of mothers with disabled children, the families who were members of the Welfare Organization of this city were considered. Standard research questionnaires were used as the research tool, including Reyes's self-compassion questionnaire, Simmons’s distress tolerance scale, and Dennis's cognitive flexibility inventory (CFI). Findings: The research results indicated that the variables of self-compassion, distress tolerance and psychological flexibility are different between the parents of ordinary and disabled students.
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