Abstract:
Objectives of the study were 1) to study the concept and theory of potential development of caregivers of children with redundant disabilities based on Buddhist Psychology; 2) to develop a potential development program of caregivers of children with redundant disabilities based on Buddhist Psychology; and 3) to present an effect of the potential development program of caregivers of children with redundant disabilities based on Buddhist Psychology. The study was a quasi-experimental research in nature, using a structured interview to collect qualitative data from 17 key informants specializing in Buddhism, Psychology, nursing and caring children with disabilities by a purposive sampling method, and using the assessment of caregivers potential based on Buddhist psychology, categorized into mental aspects as Brahma, Charity, Mindfulness and Positive Thinking with a confidence level of 0.909. The experimental data was collected from a sample group of 26 caregivers of children with redundant disabilities, divided into 13 control groups and 13 experimental groups. It was divided into 3 phases, namely, pre-experimental and post-experimental phases, and a one-month follow-up period. The results of the study were as follows:
The potential development program of caregivers of children with redundant disabilities based on Buddhist Psychology was that the researcher integrated Martin Seligmans theory of positive psychology with the Buddhist doctrines as the development of the mind according to the Buddhist way to become a caretaker who has developed himself more completely in all 4 areas, including physical, social, emotional and intellectual aspects, using the 4 Brahma Viharas as the Dharma of the administrators, promoting mental value, supporting the work of caring for children with disabilities to have a moral base, and Bhavana found as
a principle that developed human beings through physical, moral, mental and intellectual developments. The new body of knowledge obtained from the study is the good characteristics of caregivers of children with redundant disabilities in accordance with the four aspects of Buddhist psychology, including the Brahma mental, charity aspect, mindfulness and positive thinking aspects, possessing a heart full of love and mercy, possessing a professional pride and self-esteem, consciously understanding the reality of the world and life, providing care for children with disabilities with a human heart as an important attribute of a Buddhist caretaker who has a perfect mind, being ready to work hard, and being productive and happy in life as an intelligent, vitreous and happy one.