QUALITY
OF LIFE OF ARAB FAMILIES WITH A MEMBER WITH
DISABILITY
, IN ISRAEL
S.
Niekrug1, D. Roth2, N. Zmiro3
1
Ariel University Center, Israel ; 2 Beit
Issie Shapiro, Israel
The aim
of this paper is to identify and measure factors that
contribute to Arab
family quality of life, in Israel
specific domains of
living, which, in turn, reflect and describe the
degree and nature
of a particular family's "good life." Identifying which
factors relate to
which aspects of quality of life is a major step toward
the practical
application of improving their lives. Method: 150 families
responded to the
Family Quality of Life Survey an instrument which
focuses on nine
life areas. Each of these areas is explored in relation
to six concepts:
Importance, Opportunity for improvement,
Initiatives
taken, Attainment,
Stability, and Satisfaction. The data is analyzed by
age and type and
severity of the disability. Results: The initial results
indicate that
families perceive considerable quality in their lives. In
general the
families indicate a fair amount of attainment in the
domains and a sense
of satisfaction with this attainment. They
indicate to a
lesser extent a sense of optimism in future
improvements. Arab
society is a minority in Israel
traditions than the
predominantly Jewish population. The results will
be discussed also
along the cross cultural issues. Conclusion: This
study provides
important information in identifying needs and
supporting families
that have a member with ID.
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