Perceived Social Support and Resilience as Predictors of Psychological Well-Being Among Primary Caregivers of Children with Special Needs

Abstract

Children with special needs often require continuous care, supervision, and specialized interventions to support their development and daily functioning. Consequently, primary caregivers play a vital role in meeting their children's physical, emotional, educational, and therapeutic needs. Although caregiving can be rewarding, it also places considerable demands on caregivers' time, energy, and resources, which may affect their emotional health, social relationships, and overall well-being. In the Philippine context, Rocha & Arcinas (2020) found that Filipino caregivers experienced poorer quality of life when they reported higher levels of role overload and role distress, highlighting the psychological burden associated with long-term caregiving responsibilities.