Family Psychosocial Support in Forming the Independence of Children with Special Needs (Study on Families of Children with Special Needs in Labuan Wolio Village)

Abstrak

The purpose of this research is to find out the form of family social support in forming the independence of Children with Special Needs, and the benefits of the form of social support provided by families and parents to Children with Special Needs in Labuan Wolio. The research method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method. Meanwhile, the data collection techniques used in this study are observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this study explain that the social support provided by families and parents to Children with Special Needs there are four forms of social support that have an influence on Children with Special Needs, in this case the social support provided by parents is emotional support, guidance, information, and appreciation. The benefits of social support for families and parents of children with special needs social support are increasing motivation, self-development, forming independence, and changing behavior. Social support aims to help individuals solve problems and reduce emotions caused by the problems they face

Kata kunci

• Family
• Psychosocial
• children with special needs
• independence