Journal of North Khorasan

Abstract Background and Objectives: This research aimed to study the mental disorders and resiliency in parents of normal and exceptional children. Material &Methods: In this cross-sectional study is that, among all couples in which the first child 7 to 12 years old of normal and exceptional in Faruj studying in primary schools were selected by random sample of 426 subjects (213 couples) parents of normal and exceptional students after attending school, SCL-90 questionnaire and resiliency scale (CD-RISC) were performed. Data Analyze use by mean, standard deviation, Kruskal-Wallis, t-test and correlation. Results: There are significant differences (P<0/05) in levels of subscales of mental disorders between two group of parents. There is a significant difference (P<0/05) between parents' mental disorders and resiliency with variables (age, socioeconomic status, number of children, education, age differences, addiction, mental disorders in family and a history of separation from his wife). There is a significant difference (P<0/05) between GSI in parents of normally and exceptional students. There is a significant difference (P<0/05) between resiliency among scores of parents (both normal and exceptional children). There is a significant correlation (P<0/01) between GSI and resiliency in the total subjects (r = 0/61). 20 percent of the sample group had a mental disorder. Conclusion: Because the parents of exceptional children and women have higher scores in GSI and have lower scores in resiliency than men, more serious attention and is planned by the authorities.