Abstract:

In the paper, we present the results of a representative research survey (2018) that measured the perception and evaluation of selected aspects affecting Quality of life carers throughout the Czech Republic (n = 526). The Czech Republic is undergoing a major reform of education, since September 2016 the amendment to the Education Act has been significantly supporting the presence of children, pupils and students with special educational needs in the educational mainstream. It can be confirmed that on its basis there is a gradual (albeit small) increase in the proportion of children with special educational needs in the so-called ordinary schools. In this context, the demands on the social background of such integrated pupils are increasing. Therefore, the research team focused on describing specific factors affecting Quality of life carers and their perception by respondents. A quantitative approach was used, which was realized through a questionnaire that examined individual areas related to health, psychological, social, partner and family, economic and spiritual aspects. The results bring important findings, for example, that the economic situation or social life of the family has worsened during the care period or that the carers feel great fatigue as a result of the care. These facts have a significant impact on the situation in the family and can therefore also affect the education of children, pupils and students with special educational needs.

Keywords:

Quality of life, Education, Family, Special educational needs, pupils.