Quality of Life in Flemish Families with a Child with an Intellectual Disability: a Multilevel Study on Opinions of Family Members and the Impact of Family Member and Family Characteristics

Lien Vanderkerken (), Mieke Heyvaert, Patrick Onghena and Bea Maes
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Lien Vanderkerken: KU Leuven
Mieke Heyvaert: KU Leuven
Patrick Onghena: KU Leuven
Bea Maes: KU Leuven

Applied Research in Quality of Life, 2018, vol. 13, issue 3, No 14, 779-802

Abstract: Abstract This study examined family members’ opinions regarding their family quality of life (FQOL). Parents (n = 97) and youngsters (n = 24) of 63 families with a child with an intellectual disability (ID) receiving home-based support completed the Beach Center FQOL Scale. Multilevel models detected substantial variability in FQOL scores and in most subscale scores both within and between families. The observed differences were partly explained by the respondent’s age, the parents’ employment situation, and the support needs of the child with an ID. Role of the family member and gender of the parent could not explain this variability. By including and comparing multiple family members’ opinions, this study contributes to the methodological and conceptual discussions about measuring FQOL.

Keywords: Family; Family quality of life; Intellectual disability; Survey (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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