ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL SUPPORT AND BELIEFS TOWARDS RESILIENCE OF FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC ILLNESSES

Abstract

Families with children with chronic illness face very complex challenges that can potentially affect the emotional and functional stability of the family. The purpose of this research is to analyze  of social support and beliefs towards resilience of families with children with chronic illnesses. This study uses a cross-sectional design, the population in this study were all families who have children with chronic illness. The sample in this study was calculated using the Slovin formula with a sample size of 77 respondents. The independent variables are social support and beliefs. The dependent variable is family resilience. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire instrument that has been tested for validity and reliability with valid and reliable results. Data analysis uses multiple linear regression tests with α = 0.05 data analysis with SPSS software version 25. The result show social support and belief collectively influence the family resilience with p value 0,002.  Families with children with chronic illnesses need to pay attention to the importance of social support and beliefs to improve their resilience and ositive beliefs provide calm, hope, and psychological strength to survive in adversity