The relationship between parenting stress and quality of life (Case study: female-headed households in Isfahan, Iran)

• Main Author: Atiyeh Mohammadi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Editorial AAR 2021-01-01
• Series: Laplage em Revista
• Subjects: Parenting stress; Quality of life; Female-headed households
• Online Access: https://laplageemrevista.editorialaar.com/index.php/lpg1/article/view/690

This study aims to identify the relationship between parenting stress and quality of life (QoL) of female-headed households in Isfahan, Iran. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive research of correlational type. The statistical population of the study included all female-headed households in Isfahan during the first half-year of 2018. A convenient sampling method was used and 341 subjects were chosen. To collect data, the Parenting Stress Questionnaire developed by Abidin and QoL questionnaire (WHO-36) were used. Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Stepwise Multiple Regression Analysis were employed for data analysis. Findings: Results showed a significant correlation between parenting stress and quality of life of female-headed households (P<0.01). Conclusion: According to the findings, parenting stress plays a vital role in the quality of life of female-headed households.