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Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who use active coping strategies, self-affirmation, and religiousness report higher life satisfaction. These adaptive coping mechanisms improve with disease duration and social support.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Medical Sociology

Context:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease impacting quality of life.
  • Understanding patient coping mechanisms is crucial for effective psychological support.
  • The study investigates coping strategies in a cohort of 210 MS patients.

Purpose:

  • To analyze coping modes in multiple sclerosis patients using cluster analysis.
  • To identify distinct patient groups based on their coping strategies.
  • To explore the relationship between coping styles, life satisfaction, and disease progression.

Summary:

  • Cluster analysis revealed two main coping profiles in MS patients.
  • Cluster 1: higher active coping, self-affirmation, religiousness; lower depression, trivialization.

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  • Cluster 2: higher depression, trivialization; lower active coping, self-affirmation, religiousness.
  • Cluster 1 patients exhibited greater life contentment, higher age, longer disease duration, and more social support.
  • Findings suggest adaptation and improved coping occur over time in multiple sclerosis.

    • Impact:

    • Identifies patient subgroups based on coping styles for targeted interventions.
    • Highlights the positive influence of adaptive coping on life satisfaction in MS.
    • Informs psychological interventions by emphasizing active coping, self-affirmation, and social support.