Abstract
The present research study was designed to investigate the family functioning of the families having children with cerebral palsy. It was hypothesized that there would be significant differences in the family functioning of families having children with cerebral palsy and families having normal children. The case-control research design was used. The sample of the study was accessed from the special needs institutions (N=50). The measure used in the current research was the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale (FACES IV) by Olson, 2011. The findings from the current research reveal that there are significant differences in some of the dimensions of the family functioning of families having children with cerebral palsy in comparison to the families having normal children. The family cohesion, flexibility, communication were found to have better accounted for family functioning. The enlightening findings from the current research carry strong implications for the researchers, psychologists, family therapists, community workers and for psychiatrists.
Highlights
Has been strong institution in every society
The present research was conducted to investigate the difference of family functioning of families having children with cerebral palsy and families having normal children
It was hypothesized that family functioning of families having children with cerebral palsy was worsened when compared to the families having normal children
Summary
Has been strong institution in every society. This strong institute carries special significance in Pakistani culture as being a strong base for upbringing of children and for ensuring their wellbeing. The caregiving requirements of everyday living increase the toll of burden for the parents and they face various changes in their physical and psychological well-being, which indirectly affects the family functioning patterns and family dynamics in which all members directly or indirectly get influenced. Hypothesis Following hypotheses have been investigated: There are likely to be systematic difference in the family functioning and its dimensions, i.e communication, satisfaction, balanced functioning etc. of families having children with cerebral palsy in comparison to the families having normal children
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