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Coping strategies, emotion regulation and quality of life among psoriasis patients
Aaisha Shaukat1, Samina Rashid1, Mahmood Sadiq2
1Department of Psychology, University of Wah, Wah Cantt, Pakistan.
Background:
This study examined the associations between coping strategies and quality of life in psoriasis patients.
Subjects And Methods:
A total of 150 psoriasis patients (M = 74, F = 76) participated in this study. The Dermatology Life Quality Index, the Coping Style Scale, and the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire were administered to participants.
Main Findings:
A negative association was found between problem-focused coping and quality of life. Additionally, there was a significant positive relationship between emotion-focused coping and quality of life. The results also revealed that psoriasis patients' ability to regulate their emotions may differ significantly by gender.
Conclusion:
The study's findings suggest that emotion regulation reappraisal moderates the relationship between coping strategies and quality of life among psoriasis patients.
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