Exploring the Psychological Well-Being, Resilience and Decision-Making Styles of Siblings of Children with Special Needs

Ronalyn H. Managat; Minguela S. Ting

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.77749

Exploring the Psychological Well-Being, Resilience and Decision-Making Styles of Siblings of Children with Special Needs

Author(s)	Ms. Ronalyn H. Managat, Dr. Minguela S. Ting
Country	Philippines
Abstract	This study investigates the psychological well-being, resilience, and decision-making styles of siblings of children with special needs. Specifically, it examines the levels of psychological well-being in terms of autonomy, environmental mastery, self-acceptance, and personal growth; resilience in terms of personal competence, adaptability, and positive acceptance; and decision-making styles in terms of rational, dependent, and intuitive approaches. It further explores the relationships among these variables. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed, with data collected through a structured questionnaire administered to the respondents. Findings indicate that respondents exhibit high level of psychological well-being, with personal growth emerging as the strongest dimension. Similarly, resilience was found to be high, particularly in adaptability, while decision-making styles were also highly developed, with rational and intuitive approaches being most dominant. Correlational analysis revealed no significant relationships between psychological well-being and resilience, nor between resilience and decision-making. However, a significant relationship was identified between self-acceptance and rational decision-making. These results suggest that while psychological well-being, resilience, and decision-making coexist at high levels, they largely function independently. Nonetheless, self-acceptance appears to play a critical role in shaping rational decision-making. The study recommends that educational institutions develop targeted interventions aimed at enhancing self-awareness and decision-making competencies among students, particularly those with siblings who have special needs.
Keywords	psychological well-being; resilience; decision-making; siblings of children with special needs
Field	Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-11
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.77749

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