The Levels Of "Forgiveness" And "Quality Of Life" Based On Various Variables Among The Disabled

Esin TÜCCAR, Ali ŞAR
2022 Sakarya University Journal of Education  
Disability is the loss of certain physical, mental, spiritual, social or emotional skills to varying degrees. Therefore, it may result in the inability to fulfill the requirements of normal life and the need for prevention, rehabilitation, therapy and counseling. The increasing number of studies in recent years to recognize people with disabilities are encouraging. The present study investigates the wellbeing and forgiveness state of the disabled according to their type of disability, work
more » ... s, gender, and educational status. In the study, Heartland forgiveness Scale and Life Quality Scale have been applied. Regarding the findings, there are no significant differences between the individual's "forgiveness" and "Quality of life" scores by gender and the level of disability. The forgiveness scores of individuals with orthopedic disabilities are lower compared to scores of those with other types of disabilities. Quality of life scores are significantly lower in individuals with permanent disability than those with other disability groups. Concerning the education level and work status, the quality of life scores increases. However, there is no meaningful difference in forgiveness scores.
doi:10.19126/suje.1140860 fatcat:4hvx3rirarafrmtg6u3nlup6ha