The Resilience of Parents of Children With Developmental Disabilities: An Effort in Self‐Regulation and Spiritual Well‐Being

Sanyin Cheng; Xuxu Li; Xiaozhong Hu

doi:10.1111/cfs.70018

journal article Jul 24, 2025

The Resilience of Parents of Children With Developmental Disabilities: An Effort in Self‐Regulation and Spiritual Well‐Being

Sanyin Cheng Xuxu Li Xiaozhong Hu

Child & Family Social Work Vol. 31 No. 2 pp. 922-931 · Wiley

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This study examined the relationships among spiritual well‐being, self‐regulation and resilience among 357 parents (97 male, 260 female) of children with developmental disabilities in mainland China. Most parents fell within the 31–40 age range. Data were analysed using SPSS and Mplus. Results indicated that spiritual well‐being significantly and positively influenced resilience, fully mediated by self‐regulation. The study's implications, limitations and contributions are discussed.

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Published: Jul 24, 2025
Vol/Issue: 31(2)
Pages: 922-931
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Sanyin Cheng

School of Philosophy and Social Development Shandong University Jinan China

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Xuxu Li

School of Philosophy and Social Development Shandong University Jinan China

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Xiaozhong Hu

Center for Judaic and Inter‐Religious Studies; School of Philosophy and Social Development Shandong University Jinan China

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Sanyin Cheng, Xuxu Li, Xiaozhong Hu (2025). The Resilience of Parents of Children With Developmental Disabilities: An Effort in Self‐Regulation and Spiritual Well‐Being. Child & Family Social Work, 31(2), 922-931. https://doi.org/10.1111/cfs.70018

The Resilience of Parents of Children With Developmental Disabilities: An Effort in Self‐Regulation and Spiritual Well‐Being

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