Mindfulness Trait dan Stres Pengasuhan pada Orang Tua yang Memiliki Anak Autis

Abstract

Parenting an autistic child is different from parenting a typical child; it requires extra attention from parents. Parents with autistic children tend to experience higher levels of parenting stress compared to parents with typical children or children with other disabilities. Parental mindfulness traits can reduce parenting stress. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between mindfulness traits and parenting stress in parents with autistic children. This study was a quantitative correlational study with 348 participants who were parents of autistic children. Sampling was conducted using a purposive sampling technique. This study used the Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale-Revised (CAMS-R) and the Parenting Stress Scale. The data analysis technique used a correlation test with the Pearson Product Moment formula. The results of the study showed that there was a significant negative relationship between mindfulness traits and parenting stress in parents who have autistic children. Thus, it can be concluded that the higher the mindfulness trait, the lower the parenting stress felt by parents who have autistic children. The implication of this study is that parents are expected to improve their mindfulness traits by accepting their presence, loving and paying attention wholeheartedly and not judging their children's shortcomings, enjoying every experience in parenting, focusing on parenting and carrying out their roles as parents well, being sensitive and responsive to children's needs, and providing greater warmth and support to children.