Abstract

Parents of children with intellectual disabilities often face a variety of emotional, social, and economic challenges while fulfilling their caregiving responsibilities. Resilience plays a crucial role in helping parents adapt positively to these challenges and maintain their psychological well-being. The present study aimed to examine resilience among parents of children with intellectual disabilities in relation to gender and socioeconomic status. A 2 × 2 factorial descriptive research design was employed for the study. The sample consisted of 200 parents of children with intellectual disabilities, selected from special schools, inclusive schools, and rehabilitation centers. Data were collected using the Resilience Scale developed by Singh et al. (2016). The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as Mean and Standard Deviation, along with Two-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The findings revealed significant differences in resilience with respect to gender and socioeconomic status. Male parents demonstrated higher resilience than female parents, and parents in the high socioeconomic status group exhibited greater resilience than those in the low socioeconomic status group. These results suggest targeted support strategies for female and lower SES parents, which can inform policy and practice to enhance parental resilience and well-being.