Research Article
Coping Strategies in Mothers of Children with Special Needs : A Systematic Literature Review
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.24-7-2024.2354302, author={Yosi Eka Putri and Dinie Ratri Desiningrum}, title={Coping Strategies in Mothers of Children with Special Needs : A Systematic Literature Review}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Psychological Studies, ICPSYCHE 2024, 24 -- 25 July 2024, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICPSYCHE}, year={2024}, month={12}, keywords={children with special needs coping mothers}, doi={10.4108/eai.24-7-2024.2354302} }- Yosi Eka Putri
Dinie Ratri Desiningrum
Year: 2024
Coping Strategies in Mothers of Children with Special Needs : A Systematic Literature Review
ICPSYCHE
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.24-7-2024.2354302
Abstract
The challenges and intensity of raising children with special needs can lead to various negative psychological conditions in mothers. This study aims to understand and identify the stress that arises in caregiving and the coping strategies used by mothers of children with special needs. This research employs a systematic literature review method. A total of 6946 articles were found and 7 articles met the criteria for review. Various obstacles and challenges that arise at certain moments in caring for these children can lead to increased levels of stress, depression, anxiety, and a decline in optimism and marital quality. It can be concluded that several coping strategies play a important role in addressing these challenge. Active coping strategies such as seeking social support, learning about the child's health condition, and looking for family support. Other strategies include self-management coping strategies, religious/spiritual coping strategies, and socio-cultural coping strategies.
