THE INFLUENCE OF RELIGION UPON THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED BY THE PARENTS OF DISABLED CHILDREN Cover Image

UTICAJ RELIGIOZNOSTI NA KVALITETU BRIGE RODITELJA DJECE SA INVALIDITETOM
THE INFLUENCE OF RELIGION UPON THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED BY THE PARENTS OF DISABLED CHILDREN

Author(s): Damir Babajić, Senad Mehmedinović
Subject(s): Education, Theology and Religion, Family and social welfare
Published by: Rijaset Islamske zajednice u Bosni i Hercegovini
Keywords: Religion; quality of care; parents of disabled children;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this research work was to analyze the effect of religion upon the quality of care offered by the parents of disabled children. The sample of 94 respondents was analyzed, all from Tuzla Canton, 50% of this number were mothers (N=47) and 50% fathers of children with disabilities (N=47). For the purpose of verifying the set research goal, a multidimensional instrument for assessing religiosity was used, as well as a quality of care scales designed for the purpose of this research. Research data were processed by parametric and nonparametric statistics. Regression analysis method was used to verify the set hypothesis of the research. Based on the results of the research it can be concluded that the degree to which parents practice religion affects the quality of care they can provide for children with disabilities.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 70
  • Page Range: 72-79
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Bosnian