Relationship Between Parenting Stress and Psychological Well-Being Among Mothers of Children Diagnosed with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Abstract: Background: Mothers of young children with neurodevelopmental disorders may experience substantial parenting demands, but their recent positive mental well-being varies. Objective: To examine the association between parenting stress and psychological well-being among mothers of children aged 0?6 years diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders. Methods: This quantitative cross-sectional correlational study analyzed 85 mothers using the 18-item Parental Stress Scale (PSS-18) and the WHO-5 Well-Being Index. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and a Spearman sensitivity analysis were reported. Results: Mean PSS-18 was 67.55 (SD = 4.73), and mean WHO-5 transformed score was 64.85 (SD = 12.92). Parenting stress was negatively correlated with well-being (Pearson r = -0.675, 95% CI [-0.777, -0.540], p
Keywords: parental stress scale; WHO-5; maternal well-being; neurodevelopmental disorders; early childhood; correlational study
How to Cite?: Pressy Catharine C A, "Relationship Between Parenting Stress and Psychological Well-Being Among Mothers of Children Diagnosed with Neurodevelopmental Disorders", Volume 15 Issue 10, October 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1742-1745, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR261025181430, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR261025181430