Effect of Yoga and Values Clarification on Stress, Comfort, and Emotional Regulation in Parents of Children With Special Needs

Parents of children with special needs are at increased risk of experiencing stress,anxiety, and emotional difficulties, which may negatively influence both their ownwell‐being and their interactions with their children. Supporting these parents througheffective interventions is essential for improving both parent and child outcomes.This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness ofa Comfort Theory‐based yoga and values clarification intervention. Participants will beparents of children with special needs who meet the inclusion criteria. They will berandomly assigned to one of three groups: a yoga intervention group, a valuesclarification group, or a control group.The yoga intervention will include structured sessions aimed at promoting physicalrelaxation and mental well‐being. The values clarification intervention will focus onhelping participants identify and reflect on their personal values, enhancing emotionalawareness and coping strategies. The control group will not receive any interventionduring the study period.Data will be collected using validated instruments, including the Emotion RegulationScale, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the General Comfort Questionnaire. These measureswill assess changes in emotional regulation, stress, and comfort levels before and afterthe intervention.The results of this study are expected to provide evidence on the effectiveness ofnon‐pharmacological, nursing‐based interventions in improving psychological well‐beingamong parents of children with special needs.