The Role of Spiritual Moderation in Well-Being in The Relationship between Parenting Stress and Resilience in Parents Who Have Children with Special Needs

This study aimed to investigate the moderating role of spiritual well-being in the relationship between parenting stress and resilience among parents of children with special needs. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were collected from 30 parents through validated questionnaires, analyzed using Pearson Product–Moment Correlation test and SEM-PLS. The results showed a significant and very strong positive correlation between parenting stress and resilience (r = 0.908, p < 0.001). Spiritual well-being significantly moderated this relationship, with a beta value of 0.893 and a t-statistic of 2.477 (p < 0.05). Parents with higher spiritual well-being demonstrated better stress management and resilience. The findings highlight the novelty of spiritual well-being as a resource for reframing parenting challenges positively. Practical implications include the development of spirituality-based support programs, such as mindfulness and prayer practices, to strengthen resilience in parents. Policymakers and mental health practitioners are encouraged to integrate spiritual components into educational and family support initiatives to better address the needs of this population.