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Cristiana Văcăraș1, Larisa Cristina Ioana Tînc2,3, Veronica Văcăraș4

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

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In multiple sclerosis patients, partner's care significantly influences relationship trust, especially concerning decisions and respect. These findings suggest relationship support may improve quality of life.

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  • Psychology
  • Social Science
  • Health Science

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) significantly impacts individuals' lives, often affecting interpersonal relationships.
  • Understanding relationship dynamics is crucial for supporting individuals with chronic conditions like MS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the network structure of relationship trust using the Relationship Trust Scale (RTS).
  • To identify key components influencing relationship trust among individuals with MS.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized network analysis on data from 189 individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
  • Employed RStudio and JASP for statistical analyses, focusing on centrality measures and network stability.

Main Results:

  • The 'Cares' node demonstrated the highest strength and expected influence in the relationship trust network.
  • 'Cares' was strongly associated with 'Consideration in Decisions,' 'Safety,' and 'Respect' nodes.
  • Network stability analyses supported focusing on expected influence for interpretation.

Conclusions:

  • Exploratory findings highlight the central role of perceived partner care in relationship trust for individuals with MS.
  • These insights may inform interventions aimed at enhancing relationship quality and support systems for MS patients.