Journal
Mothers’ Gratitude and Psychological Well-Being in Raising Children with Autism in Indonesia: A Meta-Analysis
Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat · Vol. 21 No. 3 (2026) · pp. 528–539
- ISSN
- 2355-3596, 1858-1196
- Published
- 2026-01-30
- Publisher
- Universitas Negeri Semarang in collaboration with Ikatan Ahli Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia (IAKMI Tingkat Pusat) and Jejaring Nasional Pendidikan Kesehatan (JNPK)
- Language
- eng
Abstract
Education is a fundamental right for all children, both within schools and in the family environment. The psychological well-being of mothers plays a crucial role in raising children with autism. Various factors contribute to the formation of maternal psychological well-being, one of which is gratitude. This study aims to examine the correlation effect size between gratitude and mothers’ psychological well-being in raising children with autism. A meta-analysis was conducted on seven research articles and two research reports identified through Google Scholar, Portal Garuda, and Indonesia ONESEARCH within the last eight years (2018-2025). The total number of participants was 523 mothers of children with autism. Data were analyzed using correlation effect size (correlation coefficient r and sample size N). The effect size value obtained from the random effects model was r = 0.878, p < 0.001. The findings indicate that gratitude and psychological well-being have a strong effect size and are positively correlated. The higher level of gratitude, the higher psychological well-being of mothers in educating children with autism. Mothers with greater psychological well-being are better able to optimally educate and nurture their children with autism, enabling the children to grow and develop across various aspects in accordance with expectations and conditions.
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- Universitas Halu Oleo
- Universitas Sulawesi Tenggara
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| Co-author | Organisation | Joint articles |
|---|---|---|
| Nur Hidayat | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Yuris Ahmadi Utomo Putri | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Munirwan Zani | Universitas Halu Oleo | 1 |
| Ine Fausayana | Universitas Halu Oleo | 1 |
| Mas Ian Rif’ati | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Lina Fikriyyah | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Fenny Octaviana K. S. | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Okda Firasaty | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Setya Arini | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Eka Yuni Saputri | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Listari Listari | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Haning Pangestika Setyoroso | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Ida Royani | Universitas Sulawesi Tenggara | 1 |
| Irawati Irawati | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Siswiyanti Siswiyanti | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Dea Qori Ariyati | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Yudho Bawono | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Wiwin Hendriani | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
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