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Psychological adjustment to Type 2 diabetes and relationship quality
M Dempster1, T McCarthy, M Davies
1School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast Western Health and Social Care Trust, Omagh Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Belfast, UK. m.dempster@qub.ac.uk
Summary
Partner intimacy, especially in recreational activities, significantly improves psychological adjustment for individuals with Type 2 diabetes. This connection enhances personal integration and satisfaction with diabetes self-management.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Endocrinology
- Social Science
Background:
- Psychological adjustment is crucial for managing Type 2 diabetes.
- Interpersonal relationships can influence health outcomes.
- Understanding the role of partner relationships in diabetes management is important.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the link between relationship quality and psychological adjustment to Type 2 diabetes.
- To explore how different aspects of partner relationships affect diabetes integration and self-management satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- 88 participants with Type 2 diabetes completed validated questionnaires on relationship quality (Dyadic Adjustment Scale, Personal Assessment of Intimacy in Relationships Scale) and diabetes adjustment (Diabetes Quality of Life Scale, ATT-19).
- HbA1c levels were collected from medical records.
Main Results:
- Relationship quality measures significantly predicted personal integration of diabetes and satisfaction with self-management.
- Intimacy in recreational activities showed a positive association with these adjustment outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Positive partner relationships, particularly shared recreational activities, are associated with better psychological adjustment in individuals with Type 2 diabetes not on insulin.
- This suggests that social support and shared activities can enhance coping mechanisms for diabetes.
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