Pengaruh Rasa Syukur terhadap Kepuasan Hidup Ibu yang Memiliki Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus

Abstract

Life satisfaction refers to a person’s subjective evaluation of the extent to which they are content with their life as a whole. One factor that is believed to positively influence life satisfaction is gratitude, an individual's ability to recognize and appreciate positive aspects of life, even in the midst of difficulties. This study aimed to determine the positive influence of gratitude on life satisfaction among mothers who have children with special needs. The method used in this study is quantitative, with a simple linear regression approach. The research involved 78 mothers of children with special needs at SLB-E Negeri Pembina Kota Medan. The instruments used were the Gratitude Questionnaire-6 (GQ-6) to measure gratitude and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) to measure life satisfaction. The results showed a positive and significant influence of gratitude on life satisfaction, with a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05) and a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.830. This indicates that gratitude contributes 83% to life satisfaction in mothers of children with special needs. Therefore, the higher the level of gratitude a mother possesses, the greater her overall life satisfaction.