The Effect of Social Support on the Social-Emotional Ability of Children with Special Needs Mediated by Parental Acceptance of Children

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Jimny Hilda Fauzia, Frieda Maryam Mangunsong

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The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of social support received by parents on the social-emotional ability of children with special needs through the role of parental acceptance of children. The sample comprised 291 parents of children with special needs from various regions in Indonesia. The results revealed that social support in the form of emotional and companionship support indirectly affect the social-emotional ability of children with special needs. Social support in the form of real and information support directly affect the social-emotional ability of children with special needs. The results revealed that various forms of social support parents receive can help enhance the social-emotional skills of children with special needs directly and indirectly.

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