A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy On Parental Stress And Quality Of Life Among The Caregiver Of Special Children In Selected Special School

Abstract

evaluative study regarding parental stress and quality of life to assess the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy among the caregiver of special children. The research approach used was evaluative approach, Total 80 sample selected for the study. The research design selected for the study was one group pre-test post test research design. The setting was selected special school

. The sample included caregiver of special in selected special school, Sampling technique was used non-probability convenient sampling . The standardized tools was used to collect data from sample .The pilot study was conducted with 8 sample. Reliability was established by split half method and test re test methods. Data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Accordingly, finding and analysis of data shows that, caregiver having increased level of stress and reduced quality of life for caregiver.