An Investigation into the Current Status of Social Support for the Rehabilitation of Children with Disabilities in Chongqing
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https://doi.org/10.54097/d0jwez25Keywords:
Children with Disabilities, Rehabilitation Training, Social SupportAbstract
This study employed the self-developed 'Chongqing Children with Disabilities Rehabilitation Social Support Questionnaire' to assess the current state of social support received by families with children with disabilities during their rehabilitation in Chongqing, yielding valid responses from a total of 1,394 families. The findings indicate that the types of social support accessed by these families-ranked by average score-include instrumental support, emotional support, and informational support, with an overall tendency towards 'occasional' assistance. Furthermore, regarding sources of support, formal social assistance was rated higher than informal options; however, both were categorized between ‘not at all’ and ‘some assistance’. Additionally, significant differences were observed in relation to factors influencing support levels such as the primary caregiver's characteristics (including educational attainment and employment status), as well as the child's age, type and severity of disability.
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