뇌성마비 장애아동 부모의 여가 참여와 삶의 의미

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This case study explored the experience of engaging in leisure and meaning of life among caregivers of children with cerebral palsy. We used semi-structured in-depth interviews. We recruited 15 caregivers (2 males and 13 females) who are caring for children with cerebral palsy and whose ages were over 40 (mean age =44). Analysis of the data revealed three main themes; (1) self-actualization (time for discovering myself, an experience of growth and learning), (2) forming close relationships (understanding between members, emotional relationship with friends), (3) maintaining health (improvement of physical health, stress relief). The results demonstrated that caregivers were experiencing positive emotions in their daily lives. When the caregivers were participating in leisure activities, they were feeling happiness, and psychological stress was reduced. The findings are meaningful in that engaging in leisure activities had a pivotal role in improving the quality of life of caregivers

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