Impact of Positive Thinking on Coping Strategies of Parents of Children with Special Needs

Priya V

Abstract: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between positive thinking and coping strategies among parents of children with special needs. A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional correlational design was used. Twenty-eight parents (17 mothers and 11 fathers) participated through purposive sampling. Positive thinking was assessed using six substantive items from the Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R), administered in a modified 1-5 response format. Coping was assessed using 10 selected Brief COPE items covering active coping, positive reframing, planning, emotional support, instrumental support, and acceptance, also using a modified 1-5 response format. The mean positive-thinking score was 21.11 (SD = 5.33), and the mean coping score was 36.00 (SD = 5.80). The Shapiro-Wilk test indicated no significant departure from normality. Pearson correlation showed a strong positive relationship between positive thinking and coping strategies, r(26) = .792, p

Keywords: positive thinking, coping strategies, parents, children with special needs, LOT-R, Brief COPE

How to Cite?: Priya V, "Impact of Positive Thinking on Coping Strategies of Parents of Children with Special Needs", Volume 15 Issue 9, September 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1035-1038, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26916113052, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26916113052

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