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

Authors : Esin TÜCCAR, Ali ŞAR

Pages : 431-446

Doi:10.19126/suje.1140860

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Publication Date : 2022-08-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Disability means losing physical, mental, spiritual, social, or emotional skills in various degrees, as well as being unable to fulfill the necessities of normal life and needing protection, rehabilitation, therapy, and counseling. In recent years, the number of studies aimed at recognizing the disabled has been on the rise. This study examines the well-being and forgiveness of people with disabilities according to their disability type, working status, gender, and educational status. In the study, people with different types of disabilities in İstanbul province have been applied Heartland forgiveness Scale and Quality of Scale. Regarding the findings, there are no significant differences between `forgiveness` and `Quality of life` scores of individuals with disabilities by gender and the level of disability. The forgiveness scores of individuals with orthopedic disabilities are lower compared to scores of individuals with other types of disabilities. It was found that the quality of life scores of people with continuous disabilities were significantly lower than the scores of individuals in other disability groups. Concerning the level of education and work status, the quality of life scores increases. However, no significant difference was found in forgiveness scores.
Keywords : Disabled, forgiveness, quality of life

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