Self-compassion and maternal involvement: an analysis of the relationship in parents of elementary students with special needs

Pradana Chairy Azhar; Azri Ranuwaldy Sugma; Kiki Pratama Rajagukguk; Aisya Nabila Suhaimy

doi:10.33578/jpfkip.v15i3.675-695

Authors

Pradana Chairy Azhar Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Al Maksum, Langkat, Indonesia Author
Azri Ranuwaldy Sugma Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Al Maksum, Langkat, Indonesia Author
Kiki Pratama Rajagukguk Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Al Maksum, Langkat, Indonesia Author
Aisya Nabila Suhaimy University College of Yayasan Pahang, Pahang, Malaysia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33578/jpfkip.v15i3.675-695

Keywords:

elementary education, maternal involvement, parents of children with special needs, self-compassion

Abstract

Parents of children with special needs often experience emotional and psychological challenges in parenting, making self-compassion an essential internal resource that may influence parental involvement. This study aims to examine the relationship between self-compassion and maternal involvement among parents of children with special needs enrolled in elementary school. A quantitative correlational design was used involving 165 parents in Langkat, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), the Nurturant Mothering Scale (NMS), and the Mother Involvement Scale (MIS), and analyzed using the Pearson Product–Moment correlation test. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between self-compassion and affective maternal involvement (r = 0.159, p < 0.05) and behavioral maternal involvement (r = 0.179, p < 0.05). However, no significant relationship was found between self-compassion and desired maternal involvement (p > 0.05). Although significant, both correlations were weak. These findings indicate that self-compassion may support emotional warmth and behavioral involvement in parenting children with special needs. This study contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence on the relationship between self-compassion and maternal involvement among parents of children with special needs in the Indonesian context, particularly in Langkat.

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