Building Acceptance Through Parents' Self-Efficacy In Supporting Children With Special Needs Philosophical Studies A Literature Review

Introduction: Parental acceptance of children with special needs is an important factor that influences child development and family well-being. However, many parents have difficulty accepting their child's condition, which can have a negative impact on interactions and support. This study aims to explore the relationship between parents' self-efficacy and their acceptance of children with disabilities and analyze it through philosophical studies.Research method: this research uses a literature review using the PICOS framework. Articles were searched from 3 databases namely Scopus, Sciencedirect, Sage. The keywords used in the literature search are self-efficacy AND parental acceptance AND philosophical approach, especially existentialism. The search was limited to publications in 2019-2024, complete articles. Starteginyang used to search for articles using the PICOS framework, then selected using the PRISMA diagram and obtained six articles. Results: The results of the analysis show that parents with high levels of self-efficacy tend to be more able to accept and adapt to the conditions of children with special needs, which has a positive impact on their support and interactions. In addition, the existentialism philosophy approach provides insight into the search for meaning and understanding in the face of challenges faced by parents.Conclusion: this study confirms that increasing parental self-efficacy can be an effective strategy to build better acceptance of children with special needs, which in turn can improve the quality of support provided to children. By understanding and meeting the specific needs of parents, we can promote better outcomes for families with children with special needs.