Exploring Emotional Acceptance and Perceived Fairness in Families with Children with ASD

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10.2991/978-2-38476-489-1_43How to use a DOI?

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); siblings; emotional perception; caregiving fairness; stigma

Abstract

This study explores the emotional experiences and perceptions of siblings who have a brother or sister with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Using a questionnaire-based approach with 10 participants (ages 4–14), the study examines feelings of acceptance, shame, fairness in parental caregiving, and emotional bonding. The findings show that the majority of siblings reported feeling “neutral” (60%) or “very affectionate” (60%) toward their sibling with ASD, while a smaller percentage expressed sadness (30%) or disappointment (10%). Notably, none of the participants reported feeling ashamed of their sibling with ASD, highlighting the role of family and social support in reducing stigma. The study also reveals that 90% of the siblings perceived parental affection as fair, although 10% felt their sibling with ASD received more attention. These findings align with previous research emphasizing sibling resilience, but also underscore the need for targeted interventions to address emotional challenges. By focusing on younger siblings and gender differences, this research fills a critical gap in the literature and provides insights for developing family-based support strategies.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Yoga Budhi Santoso
AU  - Ana Fatimatuzzahra
AU  - Een Ratnengsih
AU  - Oom Sitti Homdidjah
AU  - Rina Maryanti
AU  - Prinanda Gustarina Ridwan
AU  - Erni C. Siregar
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/11/24
TI  - Exploring Emotional Acceptance and Perceived Fairness in Families with Children with ASD
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Educational Science and Teacher Education (ICESTE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 567
EP  - 578
SN  - 2352-5398
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DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-489-1_43
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