Type of Involvement
Participants will be asked to complete an online questionnaire about their experiences of parenting a child with an Intellectual Disability who displays challenging behaviours; this will take approximately 45 minutes of your time and is entirely voluntary.
Where the research will take place
The research will take place online. Participants will need access to the internet.
About the project (short plain English summary)
This study from the University of Lincoln aims to understand how parents cope with the challenges of raising a child with an Intellectual Disability. The research looks at how these challenges impact parents’ well-being, with the hope of improving support for stressed parents in the future.
Who they are looking for
Parents who:
- Have a child aged 5-18 with an Intellectual Disability.
- Perceive their child’s behaviours as challenging.
- Feel that their psychological well-being (e.g., stress) is impacted because of these factors.
What they will ask you to do
You will be asked to complete an online questionnaire, which will take about 45 minutes.
What you will be offered for your time
By participating, you will have the chance to win a £25 Amazon voucher.
How to take part
If you meet the criteria and would like to take part, please click the link below to access the study:
Who to contact for further information
For more details or questions, please get in touch with Adam Whalley at 10238752@students.lincoln.ac.ukact Adam Whalley at: 10238752@students.lincoln.ac.uk
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