Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation for Parents of Children With Special Needs

NCT07550283 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2024/13-36
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 10
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of a bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program on parenting stress and parental stigma among parents of children with special needs. The program is designed to provide emotional support, reduce caregiving-related stress, and decrease feelings of shame or self-blame linked to stigma. We will compare the results of parents who participate in the program with those who do not, to evaluate whether the program improves psychological well-being and parenting perceptions.

Conditions

Stigma; Parental Stress

Keywords

Bibliotherapy; Psychoeducation; Parenting Stress; Parental Stigma; Special Needs Children

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Parental Stigma Level

  Parental stigma, including self-blame and shame related to having a child with special needs, will be measured using a validated instrument (e.g., Parental Stigma Scale or adapted tool). This measure assesses whether the psychoeducation program reduces perceived stigma among participating parents.

  Baseline (Pretest) and immediately after completion of the intervention (Posttest)

• Parenting Stress Level

  The level of parenting stress will be measured using a validated scale (e.g., Parenting Stress Index - Short Form) before and after the intervention. The primary goal is to assess whether the bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program reduces parenting stress among parents of children with special needs.

  Baseline (Pretest) and immediately after completion of the intervention (Posttest)

Study Arms (1)

Intervention Group - Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation

EXPERIMENTAL

This arm includes all study participants who receive the bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program. The intervention consists of a series of structured group sessions facilitated by a trained mental health professional. Each session incorporates selected literary readings (e.g., stories, narratives, reflective texts) followed by guided group discussions, emotional processing activities, and coping strategy exercises. The program aims to reduce parenting stress, lessen internalized stigma, and enhance positive self-perception of parenting. No control or comparison arm is used in this single-group, pretest-posttest design.

Other: Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation Program

Interventions

Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation Program OTHER

This intervention is a structured, bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program specifically designed for parents of children with special needs. Unlike traditional psychoeducation, this program integrates selected literary materials such as short stories, narratives, and reflective texts to facilitate emotional expression, self-reflection, and shared discussion. The program is delivered in group sessions led by a trained mental health professional and includes guided reading, interactive discussions, and coping strategy exercises. The focus is on reducing parenting stress and internalized stigma while improving self-perception in the parenting role. No pharmacological treatment or standard educational content is included in this intervention, making it distinct from other clinical or therapeutic programs.

Intervention Group - Bibliotherapy-Based Psychoeducation

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Parent or legal guardian of a child diagnosed with special needs (e.g., developmental disability, autism, chronic illness).
• Aged 18 years or older.
• Willing to participate in a bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program.
• Able to read and understand the language used in the intervention materials.
• Provides informed consent to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Currently receiving structured psychological therapy for parenting stress or parental stigma.
• Has a diagnosed severe mental health condition (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) that may interfere with participation.
• Inability to attend scheduled intervention sessions.
• Cognitive impairment that prevents understanding the study materials.
• Refusal or inability to provide informed consent.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Yuzuncu Yil University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Van Yuzuncu Yil University

Van, 65030, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Social Stigma

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Social Behavior; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: No masking is used in this study. Since it is a single-group interventional design, all participants and research staff are aware of the intervention being administered. Therefore, there are no additional masked parties involved.
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Graduate Students

Model Details: This study uses a single-group, pretest-posttest interventional design. All participants receive the same intervention-a bibliotherapy-based psychoeducation program designed for parents of children with special needs. Outcomes, including parenting stress and parental stigma, are measured before (pretest) and after (posttest) the intervention to evaluate changes attributable to the program.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 17, 2026
• First Posted: April 24, 2026
• Study Start: December 20, 2024
• Primary Completion: May 30, 2025
• Study Completion: May 30, 2025
• Last Updated: April 24, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Locations

TU (1)