The Contribution of Marital Quality to the Well-Being of Parents of Children With Developmental Disabilities

Parents of children with a developmental disability (e.g., Down syndrome, motor impairment, or developmental delay) may have increased stress related to parenting, thus impacting marital quality. This study explored differences of depression and parenting stress as potential factors impacting marital quality among parents of a child with a developmental disability. Findings suggest child’s behavior was related to parents’ overall well-being for both mothers and fathers.