Author(s):
Binoy Checkonthayil, Rupashree Khubalkar
Email(s):
binoycmi@gmail.com
DOI:
10.5958/2321-5828.2019.00071.8 
Address:
Binoy Checkonthayil1*, Dr. Rupashree Khubalkar2
1PhD Scholar, Department of Psychology, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur
2Former Head of the Department, Department of Psychology, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 10,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2019
ABSTRACT:
The study aimed at exploring stressors faced by mothers who have children with moderate mental retardation. A sample of 120 mothers residing in the states of Maharashtra and Kerala were taken. The sample was equally divided in terms of the state of living and gender of the child. A semi structured interview was conducted through the use of Family Assessment Schedule developed by Dr. Girimaji (1994). Data was analyzed was done using thematic analysis. Results showed two major themes of stressors experienced- psychological and environmental stressors. It was concluded that mothers residing in Kerala and having male children with mental retardation experienced more stress.
Cite this article:
Binoy Checkonthayil,Rupashree Khubalkar. Perceived Stress among Maharashtra and Kerala mothers having Children with Moderate Mental Retardation. Res. J. Humanities and Social Sciences. 2019; 10(2):421-424. doi: 10.5958/2321-5828.2019.00071.8
Cite(Electronic):
Binoy Checkonthayil,Rupashree Khubalkar. Perceived Stress among Maharashtra and Kerala mothers having Children with Moderate Mental Retardation. Res. J. Humanities and Social Sciences. 2019; 10(2):421-424. doi: 10.5958/2321-5828.2019.00071.8 Available on: https://www.rjhssonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2019-10-2-24