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VOL. 13, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Quality of life of caregivers of children with learning disabilities
Authors
Rajat Tiwari, Shailendra Kumar Singh
Abstract
Children with learning disabilities require
sustained academic and emotional support, and the responsibility for this
support often rests largely on family caregivers, particularly parents.
Continuous caregiving responsibilities may significantly influence caregivers’
physical, psychological, and social well-being. The present study
systematically reviews empirical research examining the quality of life of
caregivers of children with learning disabilities and related developmental
disabilities. A systematic review was conducted for this purpose. Literature
searches were carried out across major electronic databases including PubMed,
Scopus, Web of Science, ERIC, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar. Studies published
between 2000 and 2025 that examined the quality of life or well-being of
caregivers of children with learning or developmental disabilities were
considered. The reviewed studies were conducted across diverse countries
including India, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Japan, Turkey, Iran, Oman, Croatia,
Jordan, Italy, and the United States. Most studies employed cross-sectional
research designs and convenience or purposive sampling methods. The findings
consistently indicate that caregivers experience reduced quality of life across
psychological, social, and environmental domains. Major factors influencing
caregiver well-being include caregiving burden, financial stress, limited
social support, and societal stigma associated with disability. However,
supportive family networks, access to professional services, and effective
coping strategies were found to improve caregiver outcomes. The review
highlights the importance of developing structured intervention programs and
supportive policies aimed at improving the quality of life of caregivers of
children with learning disabilities.
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Pages:547-550
How to cite this article:
Rajat Tiwari, Shailendra Kumar Singh "Quality of life of caregivers of children with learning disabilities". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 13, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 547-550
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