Publications

Study Type:
Quantitative & Qualitative

Sample Size:
142

The Research party:
Department of Psychology, College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University, Al-Khoud, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

Main Idea or Research Questions:
The development of a meaningful career for support staff working with children who have disabilities is part of a process of self-exploration and crystallization of identity. Such process is determined by several individual characteristics including spirituality and personal commitment. This study examined whether both constructs can predict levels of stress in disability support staff in Oman. Additionally this study examined how both constructs are perceived by support staff in relation to the stress related to serving and supporting children with disabilities in disability centers in Oman.