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Parental Self-Compassion and Psychological Distress in Families of Children with Language and Speech Disorders: A
Eirini Karakasidou1, Anna Papadimitriou1, Lida Triantafyllou1
1Department of Psychology, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, 17671 Athens, Greece.
Background/Objectives:
Parents of children with language and speech disorders frequently face elevated psychological distress, which may hinder their caregiving capacity and overall well-being. In the Greek context, where research in this area remains limited, this study aimed to explore the relationship between parental self-compassion and psychological distress (depression, anxiety, and stress) among families of children diagnosed with such disorders.
Methods:
A mixed-methods design was employed. Quantitative data were collected from 150 parents (aged 27-55) using the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21). Additionally, qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews to gain deeper insight into parents' emotional experiences, coping strategies, and support needs.
Results:
Quantitative analyses demonstrated a significant negative correlation between self-compassion and levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. The qualitative findings revealed themes of emotional burden, adaptive and maladaptive coping mechanisms, and the need for structured emotional support systems.
Conclusions:
The findings underscore the protective role of self-compassion in mitigating psychological distress among parents of children with communication disorders. Integrating self-compassion training and emotional support into family-centered intervention programs may enhance both parental well-being and child developmental outcomes.
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