Coping strategy families with moderately mentally retarded children at slb bcd ypkr cicalengka, bandung regency

10.2478/bjlp-2023-000002

Abstract

The stress of parents during covid-19 is getting bigger. Children with moderate mental retardation are starting to learn from home. This study aims to find out how the coping strategies are applied by families with moderately mentally retarded children at SLB BCD YPKR Cicalengka while studying at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research is qualitative research. Primary data will be obtained from 4 resource persons and secondary data will be obtained from information and data regarding coping strategies for families with moderately mentally retarded children at SLB BCD YPKR Cicalengka while studying at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. The data collection techniques used are interviews and documentation. The results showed that the coping strategies implemented by families with moderately mentally retarded children at SLB BCD YPKR Cicalengka while studying at home during the Covid-19 pandemic had mostly used strategies that were sufficient to solve their problems by seeking the best information and solutions.