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Multiple sclerosis: the relationship among self-esteem, social support, and coping behavior
1College of Nursing, University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Applied Nursing Research : ANR
|May 1, 1993
Summary
Self-esteem is linked to problem-focused coping in multiple sclerosis patients. Social support alone or combined with self-esteem did not significantly impact this coping behavior, though both strategies were used.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Health Science
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, progressive neurological disease.
- Coping mechanisms are crucial for managing chronic illness.
- Self-esteem and social support are potential factors influencing coping strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between self-esteem, social support, and problem-focused coping in individuals with multiple sclerosis.
- To determine the combined effect of self-esteem and social support on problem-focused coping.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 101 individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
- Assessment of self-esteem, social support, and coping behaviors (problem-focused and emotion-focused).
Main Results:
- A significant positive relationship was found between self-esteem and problem-focused coping.
- Social support showed a nonsignificant relationship with problem-focused coping.
- Self-esteem and social support together did not significantly predict problem-focused coping.
Conclusions:
- Self-esteem appears to be an important factor in the problem-focused coping strategies of individuals with multiple sclerosis.
- While problem-focused coping was prevalent, individuals utilized a combination of problem- and emotion-focused strategies.
- Clinical assessment should consider self-esteem, social support, and coping behaviors in managing multiple sclerosis patients.