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Does Group Therapy Improve Resilience and Family Functioning Among Mothers of Children With Intellectual Disabilities?

30. Juli 2026 aktualisiert von: Filiz ER, Sinop University

Effectiveness of a Group Therapy Intervention in Enhancing Resilience and Family Functioning Among Mothers of Children With Intellectual Disabilities: A Mixed-Methods Study

Abstract This study examined the effectiveness of a seven-week structured group therapy intervention designed to enhance the psychological resilience and family functioning of mothers of children with intellectual disabilities. A randomized controlled mixed-methods design was employed, involving an intervention group (n = 10) and a control group (n = 10). Participants were randomly assigned to study groups through a simple randomization procedure conducted by an independent academic who was not involved in participant recruitment, intervention delivery, or outcome assessment.

The intervention consisted of seven weekly face-to-face group sessions, each lasting approximately 90-120 minutes, and was delivered by a licensed social worker using a structured manualized protocol. The program integrated psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness-informed practices, self-compassion exercises, relaxation techniques, strengths-based approaches, and therapeutic group processes. Quantitative outcomes were assessed using the Resilience Scale for Adults (RSA) and the Family Assessment Device (FAD) at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and at a three-month follow-up. The quantitative component employed a two-way mixed-design repeated measures ANOVA to evaluate changes across assessment points. The qualitative component involved the collection of participants' verbal narratives and group interactions throughout the intervention, which were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis and group process analysis to explore participants' experiences and therapeutic processes.

Studienübersicht

Status

Abgeschlossen

Bedingungen

Intervention / Behandlung

Detaillierte Beschreibung

Detailed Description

Mothers of children with intellectual disabilities often experience substantial psychological, emotional, and social challenges associated with long-term caregiving responsibilities. These challenges may adversely affect psychological resilience, family functioning, and overall well-being. Although psychosocial interventions have demonstrated promising effects, evidence regarding structured group therapy programs specifically developed for this population remains limited.

The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured seven-session group therapy intervention in enhancing psychological resilience and family functioning among mothers of children with intellectual disabilities using a randomized controlled mixed-methods design. Eligible participants were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group through a simple randomization procedure conducted by an independent academic who was not involved in participant recruitment, intervention delivery, or outcome assessment.

The intervention consisted of seven weekly face-to-face group sessions delivered by a licensed social worker. Each session lasted approximately 90-120 minutes and followed a structured manualized protocol integrating psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness-informed practices, self-compassion exercises, relaxation techniques, strengths-based approaches, and therapeutic group processes. Session topics included building trust and group cohesion, emotional awareness and expression, acceptance and stress management, cognitive reframing and family adaptation, self-compassion, awareness of personal needs and social support, and integration of therapeutic gains into daily life.

Participants allocated to the control group received no intervention during the study period. Quantitative outcomes were assessed using the Resilience Scale for Adults (RSA) and the Family Assessment Device (FAD) at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and three months after completion of the intervention.

To complement the quantitative component, qualitative data were collected throughout the intervention from participants' verbal narratives and group interactions. These data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis and group process analysis to explore participants' experiences, perceived changes, and therapeutic processes.

Studientyp

Interventionell

Einschreibung (Tatsächlich)

20

Phase

  • Unzutreffend

Kontakte und Standorte

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Studienorte

Teilnahmekriterien

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Zulassungskriterien

Studienberechtigtes Alter

  • Erwachsene
  • Älterer Erwachsener

Akzeptiert gesunde Freiwillige

Ja

Beschreibung

Inclusion Criteria

  • Female adults aged 18 years or older.
  • Mothers who were the primary caregivers of a child diagnosed with intellectual disability according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria.
  • Had provided continuous care for the child with intellectual disability for at least five years.
  • Able to communicate in Turkish and participate in group sessions.
  • Voluntarily agreed to participate in the study and provided written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Presence of a chronic physical or mental illness severe enough to interfere with participation in the group intervention or group interaction.
  • Inability or unwillingness to participate throughout the intervention.
  • Withdrawal of informed consent at any stage of the study.

Studienplan

Dieser Abschnitt enthält Einzelheiten zum Studienplan, einschließlich des Studiendesigns und der Messung der Studieninhalte.

Wie ist die Studie aufgebaut?

Designdetails

  • Hauptzweck: Behandlung
  • Zuteilung: Zufällig
  • Interventionsmodell: Parallele Zuordnung
  • Maskierung: Vervierfachen

Waffen und Interventionen

Teilnehmergruppe / Arm
Intervention / Behandlung
Experimental: Group Therapy Intervention
Participants received a structured seven-session face-to-face group therapy intervention delivered once weekly by a licensed social worker. Each session lasted approximately 90-120 minutes and incorporated psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness-informed practices, self-compassion exercises, relaxation techniques, strengths-based approaches, and therapeutic group processes.

Intervention Description Participants assigned to the intervention group received an eight-session manualized group therapy program, delivered once weekly in face-to-face group sessions by a licensed social worker. Each session lasted approximately 90-120 minutes and followed a structured protocol designed to enhance resilience and family functioning among mothers of children with intellectual disabilities.

The intervention integrated psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness-based practices, relaxation exercises, self-compassion training, strengths-based approaches, and group process interventions. The sessions addressed (1) group cohesion and psychological safety, (2) emotional awareness and expression, (3) acceptance and stress management, (4) cognitive reframing and family adaptation, (5) self-compassion and realistic expectations, (6) social support and awareness of personal needs, (7) integration of therapeutic gains into daily life, and program review, evalua

Kein Eingriff: Control Group
Participants assigned to the control group received no intervention during the study period and completed the same outcome assessments as the intervention group at baseline, post-intervention, and three-month follow-up.

Was misst die Studie?

Primäre Ergebnismessungen

Ergebnis Maßnahme
Maßnahmenbeschreibung
Zeitfenster
Resilience Scale for Adults (RSA)
Zeitfenster: Baseline, Week 7, and Week 19
Psychological resilience was assessed using the Resilience Scale for Adults (RSA), a 33-item self-report instrument that evaluates six domains of resilience: perception of self, perception of future, structured style, social competence, family cohesion, and social resources. Higher total scores indicate greater psychological resilience.
Baseline, Week 7, and Week 19

Sekundäre Ergebnismessungen

Ergebnis Maßnahme
Maßnahmenbeschreibung
Zeitfenster
Family Assessment Device (FAD)
Zeitfenster: Baseline, Week 7, and Week 19
Family functioning was assessed using the Family Assessment Device (FAD), a 60-item self-report instrument based on the McMaster Model of Family Functioning. The scale evaluates problem solving, communication, roles, affective responsiveness, affective involvement, behavior control, and general functioning. Lower scores indicate healthier family functioning, whereas higher scores indicate greater family dysfunction.
Baseline, Week 7, and Week 19

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Haupttermine studieren

Studienbeginn (Tatsächlich)

18. Dezember 2023

Primärer Abschluss (Tatsächlich)

8. Februar 2024

Studienabschluss (Tatsächlich)

20. Mai 2024

Studienanmeldedaten

Zuerst eingereicht

27. Juli 2026

Zuerst eingereicht, das die QC-Kriterien erfüllt hat

30. Juli 2026

Zuerst gepostet (Tatsächlich)

31. Juli 2026

Studienaufzeichnungsaktualisierungen

Letztes Update gepostet (Tatsächlich)

31. Juli 2026

Letztes eingereichtes Update, das die QC-Kriterien erfüllt

30. Juli 2026

Zuletzt verifiziert

1. Juli 2026

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Begriffe im Zusammenhang mit dieser Studie

Andere Studien-ID-Nummern

  • 2023/243

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