شیوع نشانه‌های اختلال نقص توجه/بیش‌فعالی در دانش‌آموزان کم‌توان ذهنی و ارتباط آن با خستگی از دلسوزی مادر

به‌خاطر وجود برخی از ویژگی‌های دانش‌آموزان کم‌توان ذهنی و صدق نکردن برخی از معیارهای تشخیصی در مورد نشانه‌های اختلال نقص توجه/بیش‌فعالی در این افراد، ممکن است تشخیص اختلال نقص توجه/بیش‌فعالی در افراد کم‌توان ذهنی مدنظر قرار نگیرد یا شیوع آن خیلی کمتر از میزان واقعی برآورد شود. هدف پژوهش حاضر بررسی شیوع نشانه‌های اختلال نقص توجه/بیش‌فعالی در دانش‌آموزان کم‌توان ذهنی و ارتباط آن با خستگی از دلسوزی مادر بود. روش پژوهش حاضر توصیفی-تحلیلی بود. نمونه پژوهش را 105 دانش‌آموز کم‌توان ذهنی تشکیل داده بود. برای گردآوری داده‌ها از سیاهه رفتاری کودک (آخنباخ و رسکورلا، 2001) و پرسشنامه خستگی از دلسوزی (عبداله‌زاده رافی و همکاران، 1401) استفاده شد. نتایج نشان داد که 1/58 درصد دانش‌آموزان کم‌توان ذهنی نشانه‌های اختلال نقص توجه/بیش‌فعالی را در حد بالینی نشان می‌دهند. همچنین، خستگی از مراقبت، رابطۀ مثبتی با افزایش شدت نشانه‌های اختلال نقص توجه/بیش‌فعالی در دانش‌آموزان کم‌توان ذهنی داشت (05/0>p ). شیوع بالای نشانه‌های اختلال نقص توجه/بیش‌فعالی در دانش‌آموزان کم‌توان ذهنی ضرورت رسیدگی به این مشکل را به ما یادآوری می‌کند. همچنین، لازم است برای کاهش نشانه‌های اختلال نقص توجه/بیش‌فعالی در دانش‌آموزان کم‌توان ذهنی، خستگی از دلسوزی مادران آن‌ها مدنظر قرار بگیرد.

the prevalence of symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in students with intellectual disability and its relationship with mother’s compassion fatigue

abstractthe study aimed to investigate the effect of increasing patience group training on self-efficacy and attitude of mothers with exceptional children. this quasi-experimental study involved a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. the population of the study included all mothers with exceptional children in mashhad who were registered with the exceptional education department in khorasan province. voluntary participation and sample selection using random sampling were utilized. thirty-two mothers of exceptional children were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups (16 participants per group). the instruments used to measure the study variables were the patience, domka self-efficacy, and parents’ attitudes toward exceptional children questionnaires. a pre-test was conducted on both groups. the experimental group underwent ten sessions of patience training, while no training was provided to the control group. after the training sessions, both groups took the questionnaires again (post-test). data were analyzed using univariate analysis of covariance (ancova) and multivariate analysis of covariance (moncova). the results revealed that patience training led to enhanced self-efficacy, reduced hopelessness, improved attitude, increased failure tolerance, and lower levels of shame in mothers with exceptional children. as a result, it is recommended that counselors and psychologists focus on patience training in family education programs and groups of parents of exceptional children.keywords: patience, self-efficacy, attitude, mothers of exceptional children.   extended abstractintroductionwhen an exceptional child is born, the parent’s experience of parenting and the process of acceptance will be different. (azad yekta, 2021). an exceptional child is defined as a child with mental, physical, social, or emotional disorders that may stop or slow down their growth and development. this could lead to behavioral and emotional issues, and pose challenges for parents (joe and associates, 2020, afsari zeinali, 2021). parents may feel a wide range of emotions, including anger, guilt, and disappointment, in their struggle to adapt to the situation of having an exceptional child. this experience has been linked to mental health issues and marriage problems and often leads to a need for receiving educational and empowerment programs (rane, 2020; kargar and asghari ebrahim abad, 2015; rezapour mirsaleh and associates, 2020). one of the primary reasons for educating mothers is to shape, change and improve their behavior. group education has been found to be among the most effective approaches in recent years (norouzi and associates, 2019). however, there has been a lack of focus on the importance of patience in regard to factors such as self-efficacy and attitude. the potential benefits of cultural and spiritual practices in improving self-efficacy and changing attitudes towards exceptional children have also not received sufficient attention.this study aims to investigate the effects of a patient-education group based on cultural and religious teachings to enhance endurance and acceptance of hardships in the mothers of exceptional children. the goal is to examine whether this intervention will improve self-efficacy and attitudes in these mothers or not. literature reviewthe experience of living with an exceptional child can be highly challenging for mothers, who are under tremendous mental pressure to help their children navigate various difficulties and maintain their well-being. in this environment, their attitude towards their children is crucial, as it can greatly impact their ability to manage the various challenges they face and ensure their family’s well-being (jebelli khademi, 2019; rani, 2020). belief in one’s self-efficacy has been identified as an important factor in influencing people’s attitudes. triandis explains that improvements in attitude can lead to increases in self-efficacy (namazi associates, 2020). along with positive attitudes, self-efficacy can fulfill basic cognitive needs such as a sense of worth, autonomy, and social relations. moreover, the journey towards building self-efficacy can be a challenging one for exceptional children’s parents, with potential ups and downs (smart, 2016).the role of self-efficacy in life is well-documented, particularly in the context of providing mothers of exceptional children with the necessary skills and support to navigate the challenges they face. improving self-efficacy has been identified as a priority for these mothers and makes it urgent to develop interventions to address this need. patience, as outlined by currier and associates (2015), is central in allowing individuals to find meaning and purpose in times of difficulty. this can provide a valuable framework for understanding the role of self-efficacy in supporting mothers of exceptional children to navigate challenges and find a sense of purpose in their roles.patience can be defined as an individual’s capability to delay a desired outcome without experiencing negative emotions or reactions towards the present situation (roberts fishbach, 2020). patience, from a psychological perspective, refers to one’s ability to effectively manage internal and external pressures. this can involve learning to respond to challenging