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Personal construct systems of psoriatic patients
1Polytechnic of Wales, Pontypridd, UK.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|November 1, 1990
Summary
Psoriatic patients show poorer social adjustment in visible situations compared to controls. Female psoriatics with greater body awareness experienced more severe conditions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Dermatology
- Social Science
Background:
- Psoriasis significantly impacts patients' quality of life.
- Understanding the psychological and social adjustment of psoriatic patients is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the personal construct systems and social adjustment of psoriatic patients.
- To compare psoriatic patients with control groups (other skin conditions, no skin condition).
Main Methods:
- Repertory grid techniques were used.
- A grid assessed personal constructs and social adjustment in various social conditions.
- 35 psoriatic patients, 28 controls with other skin conditions, and 29 controls with no skin condition participated.
Main Results:
- Psoriatic patients demonstrated reduced social adjustment in highly visible social situations.
- No significant difference in social adjustment was found between males and females within the psoriatic group.
- In female psoriatic patients, heightened body awareness correlated positively with psoriasis severity.
Conclusions:
- Psoriasis affects social adjustment, particularly in public or visible settings.
- Body awareness is a significant factor in the experience of psoriasis for females.
- Further research into psychological interventions for psoriatic patients is warranted.