취학 전 장애아동 어머니의 사회적지지 조사 연구

Social Support of Mothers with Handicapped Preschool Children

The purpose of this study was to investigate the social support of the mothers with handicapped preschool children. The subjects were 93 mothers with handicapped preschool children in Kwangju. Data were collected by using Social Support Scale developed by Lee, Kyung Hee(1993) based on McCubbin and Thompson Social Support Scale(1987) from April 15 to May 10, 2000. The data were analysed t-test and ANOVA using SAS PC+ The result were summarized as follows : 1. The mean score of social support of mothers with handicapped preschool children was 1.76. 2. The mean score of social support from relatives and friends is greater then of social support from community. 3. Mothers usually get information and advise from those facing similar situation. In conclusion, an association and a social support program for mothers with handicapped preschool children to enhance their quality of life are needed.