Living Gratitude: The Intersection of Emotions, Religiosity, and Prosociality of Growing Up with a Disabled Sibling

Fayruziyah Ifroch Sabtana, Diana Septi Purnama, Afanin Halqim, Erna Widiyanti, Putri Milenia Gusdian

Abstract


Individuals who grew up with a sibling with a disability experience a life that is not only full of challenges but also enriched with meaning. Those who find meaning in the challenges of caring for a sibling with a disability often find it easier to feel gratitude for the experiences embedded in this process. This study aimed to explore how gratitude develops through positive emotions, religiosity, and prosocial behavior. A qualitative methodology with a phenomenological approach was used. Data were collected through observation and in-depth interviews with five individuals who have siblings with various types of disabilities, including Deafness, Autism, and Down Syndrome. The data were analyzed through three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that all participants expressed deep gratitude for having a sibling with a disability. Moreover, living with a sibling with a disability contributed positively to the participants' emotional resilience, improved their relationships with their siblings, and fostered a more optimistic outlook on life. The implications of this study extend to family counseling and educational interventions, offering insights for fostering gratitude and emotional resilience in families of individuals with disabilities.

Keywords


Assistive technology; Attitude; Disabled sibling; Gender; gratitude; Hearing-impaired students; Individual with disability siblings; Oyo state; Survey; Utilization

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17509/ijcsne.v5i1.83186

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