RESILIENCE AND SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING: A STUDY ON PARENTS OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER CHILDREN

This study explores the relationship between resilience and subjective well -being (SWB) among parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It was hypothesized that (1) resilience would be significant predictor of SWB in these parents and (2) mothers and fathers would differ in their resilience levels. In order to conduct the study and comprehending desired outcomes, purposive sample of 130 parents (M=52; F=78), aged 25 to 55 years, was selected from rehabilitation centers in Hyderabad and Karachi, Pakistan. The data were collected using the Urdu versions of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and the ICP-Subjective Well-Being Scale. In this regard, regression analysis confirmed a strong predictive association between resilience and subjective well-being. However, contrary to the hypothesis, t-test results indicated no significant difference in resilience between mothers and fathers. These results of study, based upon statistical outcomes, highlight the crucial role of resilience in shaping the well-being of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder, emphasizing the dire need for interventions that strengthen resilience to enhance their overall quality of life.