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ArticleJournal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID2025

School Satisfaction Predicts Quality of Life for Children With Severe Developmental Disabilities and Their Families.

Sarah E Bjornson, Adrienne Perry

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Sarah E BjornsonDepartment of Psychology, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3455-0198
Adrienne PerryDepartment of Psychology, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9206-142X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChildren with severe developmental disabilities are frequently excluded from research, and little is known about their quality of life (QoL). Using a mixed-methods approach, this study examined relationships between school factors and QoL for these children and their families.

method171 parents of children with severe developmental disabilities completed questionnaires. Hierarchical regression analyses were performed examining predictors of child and family QoL. Of the 171 parents, 123 responded to an open-ended question about their children's school experiences, and responses were analysed qualitatively.

resultsSignificant predictors of QoL included challenging behaviours, diagnoses, parent self-efficacy, social support and (importantly) school satisfaction. Seven themes related to school experiences were identified qualitatively.

conclusionMany factors contribute to QoL. School has a significant influence on children and their parents and families. Different children have different strengths and difficulties, and school systems need to work with parents to optimise outcomes.

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Developmental DisabilitiesFamilyParentsPersonal SatisfactionQuality of LifeSchoolsSocial SupportAdolescentAdultChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansMaleSelf Efficacydevelopmental disabilityeducationintellectual disabilityquality of lifeschool satisfaction

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PMID39887788
PMCPMC11782910

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