Physical Abuse Potential in Mothers of Children and Adolescents with an Intellectual Disabilities
2Pediatric Endocrinology Department, İzmir Katip Celebi University Medical Faculty
3Special Education Department, Dokuz Eylul University Education Faculty
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine physical abuse potential in mothers of children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities.
Methods: This study was designed as a descriptive one. Data were collected from 128 parents with the survey method using the Family Information Form, Child Abuse Potential Inventory (CAPI).
Results: The mean score the participating mothers obtained from the abuse subscale of the CAPI was 179.97 ± 89.85 (min: 27, max: 404). Of the participants, 37.3% (n = 47) were found to pose risks in terms of perpetrating abuse. CAPI scores of the participating mothers were determined to be associated with children’s disability levels, children’s anger and irritability behaviors, the mother’s and father’s education level, and the mother`s employment status and the family’s economic status.
Conclusion: In this present study, approximately 40% of the mothers of the children with intellectual disabilities posed risks in terms of perpetrating abuse, and low education and economic levels increased the abuse potential.
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