Perception of social support and psychological well-being among mothers of individuals with intellectual disabilities: the mediating role of self-efficacy - Scorecard - MDSpire

Perception of social support and psychological well-being among mothers of individuals with intellectual disabilities: the mediating role of self-efficacy

  • By

  • Fatma Özoğlu

  • Emine Öztürk Karataş

  • Mehdi Duyan

  • Talip Çelik

  • Varol Tutal

  • Mehmet Ilkım

  • Özgür Karataş

  • Çetin Tan

  • Selçuk Okuyucu

  • Yunus Sadır

  • May 13, 2026

  • 0 min

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Clinical Scorecard: The Impact of Social Support Perception on Psychological Well-Being in Mothers of Children with Intellectual Disabilities: Exploring the Mediating Effect of Self-Efficacy

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsMediating role of self-efficacy between social support perception and psychological well-being, emphasizing the indirect nature of the relationship.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Positive relationships found between perceived social support and self-efficacy (r = 0.28–0.36; p <0.05).
  • Self-efficacy showed a significant relationship with psychological well-being (r = 0.45, p <0.01).
  • No direct significant relationship between perceived social support and psychological well-being (p> 0.05).

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Enhance social support systems for mothers of children with intellectual disabilities through community programs and peer support networks.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Focus on improving perceived social support through structured community engagement and support group participation.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Encourage participation in support groups for mothers, backed by studies showing reduced stress levels.
        • Provide resources for mental health support, including access to counseling services.
        • Facilitate community engagement to reduce isolation, supported by evidence of improved mental health outcomes.

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