Quality of Life, Coping, and Social Support in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study
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Objective: The aim of this study was to obtain information concerning the relationship between the sociodemographic attributes, social support systems, coping strategies, and quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Materials and Methods:This study was designed as a cross-sectional study.The research was conducted with 214 patients from the MS Society of Turkey.Results: Sociodemographic variables have an impact on the coping styles of patients with MS.When the relationship between coping and quality of life is examined, there is a positive correlation between the use of problem-focused coping strategies and quality of life, whereas there is a negative correlation between the use of emotion-focused coping strategies and quality of life.The scores of active coping, planning, use of emotional support, and use of instrumental support of patients who received social support were higher, whereas their denial scores were lower. Conclusions:According to the findings of our study, the sociodemographic attributes and social support mechanisms of patients have an impact on their quality of life, as well as the way they cope with MS.
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Active coping, problem resolution, planning problem solving, cognitive positive restructuring, emotional and instrumental social support, emotional expression, acceptance and growth are related to higher quality of life in multiple sclerosis.
“Active coping, problem resolution, planning problem solving, cognitive positive restructuring, emotional and instrumental social support, emotional expression, acceptance and growth were related to a higher QoL in MS.51 71 79–82”
From Quality of life in adults with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review (2020) · cites this paper as [79]
Denial and avoidance of the challenges of the disease were associated with a lower quality of life in multiple sclerosis.
“However, in general, strategies associated with denial51 79 and avoidance of the challenges of the disease, such as problem avoidance,71 81 behavioural disengagement,51 80 distancing,81 self-distraction,79 social withdrawal71 and wishful thinking,71 were associated with a lower QoL.”
From Quality of life in adults with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review (2020) · cites this paper as [79]
Strategies based on acceptance and active commitment led to higher quality of life in multiple sclerosis.
“On the contrary, strategies based on acceptance and active commitment, such as active coping, humour, problem resolution, cognitive positive restructuring and emotional expression, led to higher QoL in MS.51 71 79–82”
From Quality of life in adults with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review (2020) · cites this paper as [79]
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- Authors
- Zengin, O., Erbay, E., Yıldırım, B., & Altındağ, Ö.
- Affiliations
- Çankırı Karatekin University (TR)
- Hacettepe University (TR)
- Manisa Celal Bayar University (TR)
- Dicle University (TR)
- Venue
- Turkish Journal Of Neurology
- Publisher
- Turk Noroloji Dernegi
- Published
- 2017-12-22
- Volume
- 23
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 211-218
- ISSN
- 1301-062X (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2776162415
- Cited by
- 26
- References
- 14
- Citations by year
- 2026: 2 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 7 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 1
- FWCI
- 0.64
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- diamond
- doi.org
- Licence
- Locations
- Turkish Journal Of Neurology (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
- DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
- Hacettepe University Institutional Repository (hacettepe.edu.tr) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Pathology and Forensic Medicine › Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Resilience and Mental Health
- Keywords
- multiple sclerosis, quality of life, coping strategies, social support, problem-focused coping, emotion-focused coping, sociodemographic factors, denial, instrumental support, emotional support
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