QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE CAREGIVERS OF PEOPLE AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER RELATED TO THEIR EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

Authors

  • Keren Arboleda Estudiante de la Escuela de Psicología de la Universidad Latina de Panamá
  • Rosa María Chen Estudiante de la Escuela de Psicología de la Universidad Latina de Panamá
  • Ana Carolina Sandoval Estudiante de la Escuela de Psicología de la Universidad Latina de Panamá
  • Kathleen Sandolla Estudiante de la Escuela de Psicología de la Universidad Latina de Panamá

Keywords:

Latin America, autism, autism spectrum, quality of life, parents

Abstract

The objective of the study was to identify the quality of life for caregivers of people with autism spectrum disorder and demonstrate that the educational level of caregivers of people with ASD makes a difference in the importance given to the disorder. A non-probabilistic sample of 104 caregivers of people with ASD, entered the web site and completed a survey about perceptions about major needs of caregivers of people with ASD Through the results sought to relate the quality of family life and the educational level of caregivers. Results offer insight for future research.

References

Arboleda, k; Chen, R; Sandoval, A & Sandolla, k. (2018). Calidad de vida de los cuidadores de personas con trastorno del espectro autista con respecto a su nivel educativo Conducta Científica. Revista de Investigación en Psicología. Universidad Latina de Panamá, 1 (1), 43-53

Published

2018-07-01

How to Cite

Arboleda, K., Chen, R. M., Sandoval, A. C., & Sandolla, K. (2018). QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE CAREGIVERS OF PEOPLE AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER RELATED TO THEIR EDUCATIONAL LEVEL. Scientific Behavior, 1(1), 43–53. Retrieved from https://revistas.ulatina.edu.pa/index.php/conductacientifica/article/view/16