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Coping Strategies Furthering Post-Traumatic Growth in Multiple Sclerosis: A Longitudinal Study
Irene Gil-González1, Agustín Martín-Rodríguez1, Rupert Conrad2
1Department of Personality, Assessment, and Psychological Treatment, University of Seville, 41018 Seville, Spain.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|October 14, 2022
Summary
Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can foster post-traumatic growth (PTG) by using adaptive coping strategies. Positive reframing, social support, and planning are key to encouraging PTG in MS patients.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) significantly impacts patients' lives, necessitating effective coping mechanisms.
- Behavioral responses are crucial for navigating the challenges and fostering post-traumatic growth (PTG) in MS patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify specific coping strategies that predict post-traumatic growth (PTG) in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- To examine the longitudinal relationship between coping strategies and PTG over a 36-month period.
Main Methods:
- A longitudinal study involving 260 MS patients.
- Utilized the Post-traumatic Growth Inventory and the Brief COPE Questionnaire administered at three time points over 36 months.
Main Results:
- Identified an interaction effect between PTG level and assessment time for emotional support, positive reframing, active coping, and planning.
- Positive reframing, emotional support, instrumental support, religion, planning, and self-distraction were found to positively predict PTG.
Conclusions:
- Early interventions promoting adaptive coping strategies are recommended for MS patients to foster PTG.
- Key strategies include positive reframing, social support, active coping, planning, religion, and self-distraction.
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