Resources for enhancing parental competence in the rehabilitation of a child with disabilities

Introduction. In light of the apparent contradiction between the necessity for parental involvement in the rehabilitation of children with disabilities and the limited competence of many parents, which hinders such participation, it is essential to study the nature of parental competence. This includes examining its levels, factors, and components that contribute to successful rehabilitation outcomes. Aim. The aim of this study is to analyse the resources associated with parental competence, within the context of social capital theory, that enable parents to attain successful outcomes in the rehabilitation process of a child with disabilities. Methodology and research methods. The sample population for this study comprised 500 respondents. The research was conducted between 2022 and 2024 at the Sverdlovsk Regional Disability Rehabilitation Centre in Ekaterinburg. A questionnaire survey was administered to the parents of children with disabilities. In addition to quantitative methods, qualitative techniques were employed to gather empirical data, utilising evaluative and projective approaches to assess various dimensions of family capital, including trust, support, attention, and the closeness of the parent-child relationship. The study also aimed to identify the types of parental positions adopted in relation to the child, which included partnership, mentoring, dominance, and rejection. Furthermore, the focus of parental engagement during rehabilitation activities within the specialised institution was examined, along with an evaluation of the effectiveness of the child’s rehabilitation process. Results and scientific novelty. Based on factor analysis, it has been established that the level of social capital possessed by parents, encompassing both family and non-family resources, directly influences the level of parental competence. Furthermore, the level of income is directly correlated with the type of parental role assumed in relation to the child, while the effectiveness of rehabilitation is significantly dependent on the degree of parental involvement in rehabilitation activities. A majority of parents exhibit a dominant and rejecting stance, which is associated with a low level of social capital and a corresponding low level of competence. In contrast, parents who assume a partner or, to a certain extent, a mentoring role, exhibit a high level of resources, while the resources accessible to other parents are classified as medium-level resources. Practical significance. The research findings can be utilised to formulate strategies aimed at improving the resource allocation for parents, with a particular emphasis on educational resources. This can be achieved by broadening the range of services available to them and establishing an eco-rehabilitation environment.

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