Dataset for Husband support and parenting stress among mothers of children with special needs

This dataset accompanies the article “Husband support and parenting stress among mothers of children with special needs” and contains quantitative data collected in two phases: a trial phase and a research phase. The dataset is organized into four separate tables, each representing a distinct measurement focus and participant group.

1. Parenting Stress Trial Data Tabulation – A pilot assessment of parenting stress involving 30 mothers of children with special needs. Data were collected using an adapted Parenting Stress Scale with 18 items (SP1–SP18) rated on a five-point Likert scale, plus a total stress score (TS_SP).

2. Tabulation of Husband Support Trial Data – Conducted with the same 30 participants, this trial measured perceived husband support using a 10-item Husband Support subscale of the Parent Satisfaction Scale (DS1–DS16), also rated on a four-point Likert scale, with a total support score (TS_DS).

3. Parenting Stress Scale Research Data Tabulation – The main study’s parenting stress data, collected from 85 mothers, using the same instrument and scoring procedure as in the trial phase.

4. Tabulation of Husband Support Scale Research Data – The main study’s husband support data, gathered from the same 85 participants, using the same scale as in the trial phase.

The trial phase was intended to test instrument clarity, reliability, and participant comprehension before full-scale data collection. Participants in both phases were selected through purposive sampling from community groups, therapy centers, and educational institutions for children with special needs. All respondents were biological mothers, currently living with their husbands, and actively engaged in caregiving.

The dataset is provided in Excel (.xlsx) format, with each table clearly labeled and variables consistently named. It is suitable for replication studies, instrument validation, cross-cultural research, and analyses on the relationship between spousal support and parenting stress in caregiving contexts. No personally identifiable information is included.