Gratitude, Patience & Life

satisfaction level among parents of

children with physical disabilities
(cerebral palsy, mobile and muscular
disabilities)
Members
Muqaddas Arooj (23894)
01

Fatima Asim (22891)

02

Walija Nisar(24544)
03
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Introduction
• According to Millacci gratitude can play a significant role in parents as having patience is crucial
for them because of challenges they face during the rising of children with disabilities (Millacci,
2023).

• Gratitude is all about appreciating and recognizing the positive aspects, the opportunities you have,
or even the simple pleasures that bring you joy (Geraghty, 2010).

• By cultivating gratitude and patience, parents can enhance their life satisfaction and find strength in
their role as caregivers. Hope and gratitude may be highly relevant positive psychological states,
important to the well-being of parents of children with developmental disorder. Preliminary
research shows gratitude to be a useful self-management technique for supporting parents of
children with physical disabilities (Joshi et al. 2013).
• Initial research has suggested gratitude interventions may be beneficial for parental well-being
(Timmons et al. 2017; Timmons 2015).

• Patience is a multifaceted phenomenon consisting of acceptance of inner and outer reality,

absence of resentment, retention of hope, and capacity to wait for better times without restlessness
(Salman. A., 2015).

• When individuals have a high level of life satisfaction, they tend to practice gratitude, which
helps them focus on the positive aspects of life even in difficult situations. Additionally, having
patience, especially for parents of children with disabilities, can contribute to overall life
satisfaction and the ability to find gratitude in challenging circumstances (Unanue et al, 2019).
• It was stated by Wood et all It's not always easy, but it's important for parents to have patience as
they navigate the ups and downs of raising a child with disabilities. They are truly amazing and
inspiring individuals (Wood et al., 2010).

• It’s indicated that as the quality of family life levels of the parents of children with developmental
deficiencies decrease, parent-child relationships were affected negatively (Alpgan, Ö., & Alabay,
E. 2021).

• When it comes to parents of children with disabilities, patience is like a secret ingredient that can
make a big difference in their lives. It's been found that parents who have higher levels of
patience tend to have a greater sense of satisfaction with their lives and feel more grateful
(Schnitker, 2012).
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Rationale
● This study aims to fill this gap by concentrating on gratitude, patience, and life satisfaction,
offering a detailed examination of factors essential to the positive adjustment of parents in this
context. The insights gained from this research can contribute to the development of targeted
support systems and interventions.
● Understanding the role of gratitude and patience in fostering life satisfaction can guide the
creation of programs that aim to enhance these qualities in parents, ultimately improving their
overall well-being and the quality of life for both parents and children.
● The insights derived from this research can contribute to the formulation of policies that address
the needs of families with children who have physical disabilities.
● By highlighting the importance of gratitude, patience, and life satisfaction, policymakers can
develop initiatives that promote the well-being of these families and create a more supportive
societal framework.
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Conceptual Framework
Gratitude

Life
Satisfaction

Patience
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Objectives
 To explore the relationships between life satisfaction, gratitude,
O1
and patience levels among parents of children with disabilities.

To identify potential factors impacting the life satisfaction,

O2 gratitude, and patience levels of parents of children with
disabilities.

Investigate the variations in patience, gratitude, and life

O3 satisfaction scores or levels between mother and father.
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Hypothesis
 There is a positive and significant relationship between
H1 gratitude and patience among parents of children with physical
disabilities.

There will be a positive relationship between gratitude and life

H2 satisfaction in parents with children having physical disabilities

There will be a positive relationship between patience and life

H3 satisfaction in parents with children having physical disabilities.

H4 There will be significant difference in relationship between

gratitude and patience affecting life satisfaction across genders.
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Research Design
In the current study, cross-sectional research design will be used to collect
data from parents of children having physical disabilities for measuring
patience, gratitude and life satisfaction. Questionnaires will be
administered through survey method.
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Sample
 The study will involve a purposive sample of 7-15 children and 30-50
parents actively raising children with disabilities. Purposive sampling, a
non-probability technique, will be employed to intentionally selected
participants (general population) with firsthand experience in the unique
challenges associated with parenting children with disabilities.
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Inclusive & Exclusive criteria

Inclusive Criteria
• Parents across age group (35-50)
will be included in this research.
• Children across group (7-15) will
be included in this research.
• Parents having children with
physical disabilities (mobile
disability and muscular disability,
cerebral palsy) will be included in
this study.
Exclusive Criteria
• Children with physical disabilities
(vision, hearing and chronic pain
disorders) will exclude from the
research study.
• Children with manageable
physical disabilities will be
excluded
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Operational Definitions
 Operational Definition
Life The Satisfaction with life scale is developed by Ed Diener and is operationally defined as an
individual's cognitive evaluation of their life as a whole, encompassing various domains such
Satisfaction as work, relationships, and personal achievements.

Gratitude, as operationalized by the Gratitude Questionnaire (GQ-6) developed by Michael E.

McCullough and Jo-Ann Tsang, is a dispositional trait characterized by an individual's inclination
Gratitude to recognize and appreciate the positive aspects of life.

Patience, as operationalized by The Patience Scale (PS) was developed by Kenneth C. Dudley,
is the ability to stay calm and composed during delays or challenges, refraining from frustration
Patience or irritation. It involves waiting without becoming upset and maintaining a positive mindset in
the face of obstacles.
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Assessment Measures
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Procedure
1. Obtain permission and start research on parents of
children with physical disabilities
2. Use correlational research design to measure
patience, gratitude, and life satisfaction.
3. Select participants through purposive sampling (non-
probability sampling).
4. Administer questionnaires through surveys and
obtain informed consent.
5. Ensure participants' rights to confidentiality and
anonymity.
6. Apply correlation test to analyze the relationship
between variables.
7. Record reliability and validity of results.
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Ethical Consideration
• The study will safeguard the identity of participants by using codes in data collection and analysis.

• All data, including responses and demographic information, will be securely stored.

• Recognition will be given to the potential emotional vulnerability of parents of children with disabilities. Measures will

be implemented to minimize distress, and resources for emotional support will be provided.

• Research instruments and communication will be designed to be culturally sensitive and respectful of the unique

experiences associated with parenting children with disabilities.

• Vigilance will be maintained regarding participants' emotional well-being throughout the study.

• Participants will be clearly communicated to regarding their right to withdraw from the study at any point without

facing negative consequences.

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Proposed Analysis
Correlation analysis, using Pearson coefficients, will be 27 conducted
to explore relationships between these variables.

Regression analysis will be employed to identify predictors of life

satisfaction, gratitude, and patience, considering relevant
demographic variables.
Psycho-pedagogical report
The final objective of the report is to promote early
attention to these difficulties through curricular adaptation
if necessary
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