MASALIQ: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sains
Vol 6 No 1 (2026): JANUARI

Resilience of Muslim Families in the Dynamics of Caring for Children with Special Needs: A Case Study of a 17-Year-Old Girl

Maisyaroh, Siti (Unknown)
Hidayat, Rafli (Unknown)
Jihad, Fairuz (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Jan 2026

Abstract

Hearing impairment in Indonesian adolescents poses significant developmental challenges, including socio-emotional difficulties and risks of cognitive delay, which are exacerbated by limited early interventions and cultural stigma. This qualitative single-case study examines the lived experiences of Suci Cahaya, a 17-year-old female high school student with hearing impairment, with a specific focus on family parenting dynamics, socio-emotional challenges, and religious coping strategies within an Islamic context. Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews, and credibility was strengthened through triangulation of information across sources and perspectives. The findings show a marked shift from Suci’s outgoing childhood to adolescent introversion, precipitated by bullying and communication barriers, yet concurrently buffered by collaborative parenting—her mother’s patient, repetitive guidance and her father’s active advocacy—alongside supportive community engagement. Religious values, including sincerity, sabar (patience), and viewing disability as amanah (divine trust), fortified family resilience, reframed caregiving as spiritual worship, and helped reduce psychological distress. The study concludes that culturally embedded, faith-informed parenting and community support can foster adaptive coping and resilience among adolescents with hearing impairment in Indonesian Muslim families, offering critical insights for the design of inclusive education, family-centered interventions, and faith-integrated policies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

masaliq

Publisher

Subject

Religion Education Social Sciences

Description

MASALIQ: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sains was published by Lembaga Yasin alSys which was published six times a year, January, March, May, July, September and November with a minimum of 5 articles. The journal aims to provide a forum for scholarly understanding of the field of education and plays an ...