Gambaran Strategi Coping Pada Ibu Yang Memiliki Anak Dengan Gangguan ADHD

This study aims to describe stress and coping strategies among mothers of children
with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The subjects were three
mothers, namely Matahari, Pelangi, and Bulan. This research employed a
qualitative method with a case study approach through in-depth interviews. The
findings revealed that mothers’ stress came from internal factors, such as guilt,
physical fatigue, and emotional disturbance, as well as external factors, including
social stigma, family pressure, and environmental demands. Coping strategies were
divided into problem-focused coping, such as seeking professional help, adjusting
the child’s education, and managing daily activities, and emotion-focused coping,
such as emotional release, seeking social support, engaging in relaxing activities,
and self-acceptance. This study highlights that the stress experienced by mothers of
children with ADHD is complex and requires a combination of coping strategies to
maintain psychological balance.