Families of Origin of Students with and Without Disability. Type of Family, Its Economic and Social Status

Research indicates significant difficulties in functional, economic, and social for families with a child with a disability. Our research focused on similarities and differences in the types of families of students without disability (SWOD) and with disability (SWD) and their economic and social status. Cross-sectional research was conducted on a sample of 2,847 people (including 170 SWD). No statistical differences were found in terms of global variables. The students were raised mainly by married parents living together (SWOD-77.1% and SWD-73.5%). However, SWD were more likely to have cohabiting parents or were orphaned. The economic situation of the families was similar, although, in terms of resources allocated for the development of its members, SWD had lower indicators. The social status of the respondents did not differ statistically.