A Systematic Review: Psychological Well-Being in Parents with Autistic Children

Parents who have autistic children have poor mental health and psychological well-being due to stress and disruptive activities in the daily lives of mothers who have autistic children will lead to a perception of life as hopeless, which has a negative impact on psychological well-being.Psychological well-being occurs because a person can accept their shortcomings and strengths, have the ability to master the environment, be able to develop themselves, and have clear and directed life goals.This systematic review aims to analyze 8 national journals regarding factors that affect psychological well-being in parents who have children with autism.The method used in this study is systematic literature with guidance using PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) on national journals that examine psychological well-being in parents who have children with autism in 2018-2023.The results of the systematic review show that there are factors that influence the psychological well-being of parents who have children with autism, including social support, involvement in childcare, optimism in the child's future, religiosity, psychological conditions, coping skills, knowledge information about autistic children, resilience, self-esteem, gratitude for having good relationships with people around, stress coping and family support.