Exploring The Relationship Between Parental Stress Levels and Emotional Regulation Difficulties in Hearing-Impaired Children

Abstract

This study explores the impact of parental stress on emotional regulation difficulties in hearing-impaired children. The goals are to identify various levels of parental stress, investigate its relationship with emotional regulation problems, and explore trends between different levels of stress. Quantitative correlational research design was employed using the Parental Stress Scale (PSS) and the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) to measure the parent-child dyads. Findings indicate a strong and positive relationship (r = 0.971, p < 0.001), with children whose parents have high levels of stress showing higher difficulties in emotional regulation (M = 103.05, SD = 11.84) than children of moderate (M = 74.42, SD = 9.36) and low-stress parents (M = 54.62, SD = 9.81). These results point out the acute necessity for programs designed to reduce parental stress, formal training in emotional regulation, and greater access to mental health and special education services. It is suggested that counseling, peer support groups, and policy-driven interventions be established to strengthen parental well-being and child emotional development.