Stress coping ability of parents of mentally challenged children
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parents, mentally challenged children, stress coping abilityAbstract
In this study, an attempt has been made to study the stress coping ability of parents of mentally challenged children. Data was collected from a sample of 200 parents of mentally challenged children studying in various special schools in Kanniyakumari district. Normative survey method was used. The results showed that moderate levels of stress coping ability of parents of mentally challenged children. Also, significant gender, and locality, wise difference are noted in the stress coping ability of parents of mentally challenged children.
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