Predicting the Psychological Well-Being of Mothers of Children with Autism Based on Self-Control and Integrated Self-Knowledge
Keywords:
integrated self-knowledge, Psychological well-being, self-control, autism , mothersAbstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to predict the psychological well-being of mothers of children with autism based on self-control and integrated self-knowledge.
Methodology: This study was descriptive-survey in nature and applied in purpose. The sample consisted of 100 mothers of children with autism in Tehran, selected through stratified sampling. Standardized questionnaires were used, including Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale (2002), the Integrated Self-Knowledge Scale (Ghorbani et al., 2008), and the Self-Control Scale (Tangney et al., 2004). Data analysis was performed using correlation and multiple regression tests.
Findings: The results indicated a significant positive correlation among psychological well-being, self-control, and integrated self-knowledge in mothers of children with autism. The regression model was confirmed, with an adjusted R-square value of 0.864, showing that 86.4% of the variance in psychological well-being was explained by the two predictors. Furthermore, self-control had a stronger predictive effect on psychological well-being compared to integrated self-knowledge.
Conclusion: The findings emphasize the crucial role of self-control and integrated self-knowledge in enhancing the psychological well-being of mothers of children with autism. Intervention programs aiming to strengthen these psychological resources can contribute to improving the quality of life for these mothers.
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