Cognitive and Emotional Resilience in Parents with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder During COVID-19: The Role of Promoting Variables
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Sarhani Robles, Aziz; Guillot Valdés, María; Robles Bello, Maria Auxiliadora; Sánchez-Teruel, DavidEditorial
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resilience positive mental health emotion regulation
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2025-01-06Referencia bibliográfica
Sarhani Robles, A. et. al. J. Intell. 2025, 13, 6 [https://doi.org/10.3390/jintelligence13010006]
Resumen
The pandemic resulting from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has entailed
social and psychological consequences for the Spanish population, with children with
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) being particularly vulnerable due to their genetic characteristics.
The present study focuses on the efforts of parents of children with autism
spectrum disorder to improve their situation during the pandemic. In particular, the objective
is to identify promoting variables (subjective well-being, positive mental health, social
support, humour, cognitive reappraisal, and self-esteem) and sociodemographic variables
that predict resilience, marking positive coping with this adverse situation. Furthermore,
the study conceptually explores the potential role of emotional intelligence in resiliencebuilding
processes. We hypothesised that higher scores in these promoting variables would
predict greater resilience, with emotional intelligence potentially serving as an underlying
framework. The methodology employed in this study is as follows: A cross-sectional
predictive study was conducted on a sample of 799 parents using an online questionnaire
administered during the social confinement resulting from the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
The information analysed is based on data provided by the parents. Statistical methods
included Student’s t-tests, Pearson’s correlations, and stepwise multivariate regression
analysis to identify predictors of resilience. The results of the study are presented below.
Significant resilience scores and resilience prediction were identified in participants based
on positive mental health, emotion regulation, sense of humour, social support, age, and
employment status (self-employed). Relations with emotional intelligence were identified,
particularly in the domains of emotion regulation, cognitive reappraisal, and positive
mental health. Discussion: The necessity of an intervention that prioritises the empowerment
of resilience in the target population is substantiated. Practical implications suggest
leveraging emotional intelligence strategies to enhance resilience in this population. This
study highlights the importance the aforementioned variables, in addition to potential
strategies for enhancing the sociodemographic circumstances of the families.