The effect of PSYCHO-education program based on recreational exercises on psychological resilience and subjective happiness of mothers with autistic children

This study aims to examine; the effect of Pyscho- Education Program Based On Recreational Exercises (REDPEP) on Psychological Resilience and Subjective Happiness of mothers with whose children have Autism Spectrum Disorder. The study were carried out by experimental design to determine cause and effect relationship between independent variables (Pyscho- Education Program based on Recreational Exercieses ) and dependent variables (Psychological Resilience And Subjective Happiness). The study were examined by Pretest- Posttest Control Group Design.20 volunteer mothers who have autistic children were attended to the study, were randomly assigned to experimental and applied control group. Every group consisted of 10 volenteer mothers. Data had been collected by Resilience Scale and Subjective Happiness Scales Personal Information Form was used to determine the demographic information of mothers. Experimental group was applied 8 weeks Pyscho-Education Program Based On Recreational Exercises but control group was not applied any interventions among the study process. The effect of Pyscho- Education Program Based On Recreational Exercieses was tested by the same scales which applied in pre-experimental, post-experimental, and follow up processes. The analysis of the data was done by using ANOVA in repeated measures in SPSS program. According to the findings obtained as a result of the research, it has been concluded that the Psycho-Education Program Based on 8-Week Recreational Exercises has a positive significant effect on the Psychological Resilience and Subjective Happiness levels of Mothers with Autistic Children. According to results of the research; the Psycho Education Program Based on Recreational Exercises may be applied to mothers and fathers with children in all disability groups, not just autism. The REDPEP can be useful because it provides an opportunity for individuals to exercise and spend their free time in an effective way. Since it also supply cognitive awareness through psycho–education, it may be suggested to apply it in all units of society. Keywords: Recreation, Psychological Resilience, Subjective Happiness, Psycho-Education, Autism