The impact of social support on substance use recovery and exploring potential protective and risk factors during the COVID-19 pandemic

Face To Face ◽

And Coping ◽

The Impact ◽

Virtual Interactions

COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders have caused disruptions in social interactions. Vulnerable populations, such as those in early substance use recovery, that rely on social support and social engagement have faced many challenges. The purpose of this study was to explore potential associations between perceived social support and recovery related outcomes, correlates of recovery related outcomes among face-to-face and virtual engagement, and identify characteristics that are predictive of perceived social support. Results revealed that social support was positively associated with quality of life and abstinence self-efficacy, and negatively associated with psychological distress. Additionally, recovery related outcomes differed among face-to-face and virtual interactions. Lastly, characteristics such as gratitude, mindfulness, and coping were positively associated with perceived social support.

Impact of hemodialysis on the wellbeing of chronic kidney diseases patients: a pre-post analysis

Middle East Current Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s43045-020-00060-x ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Um-e-Kalsoom ◽

Sabiha Khan ◽

Israr Ahmad

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Kidney Diseases ◽

Chronic Kidney Diseases ◽

Group I ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Group Ii ◽

Abstract Background Hemodialysis may have serious psychological impact upon patients suffering from chronic kidney diseases. The aim of the present study is to investigate the impact of hemodialysis on the wellbeing of individuals with chronic kidney diseases (CKD). Result A sample consists of (N = 100) CKD patients referred from neurology ward of Leady Reading Hospital Peshawar. Data was collected from both male (50%) and female (50%) in 2017. Participants were divided into two groups on the basis of pre-set criteria. In group I, individuals with 4–5 stage of CKD referred first time for dialysis treatment were recruited. Group II comprised of CKD patients with 1–3 stage. Demographic data sheet, Pakistan Anxiety and Depression, WHO Quality of Life scale, and Perceived Social support scale (PSS) were used to test the hypotheses. Paired sample t test was use to see the difference between pre- and post-analysis of depression, anxiety, QOL, and PSS in group I (experimental group). Results suggests significant difference on depression (p > .001), anxiety (p > .001), and QOL (p > .001), while no significant difference was reported on perceived social support (p <.673). Findings also indicate no significant difference between group I and group II on QOL depression, anxiety, and PSS. Conclusion The findings concluded that patients under hemodialysis treatment suffered from depression, anxiety, and poor quality of life.

Cost of Cancer and Coping up Mechanism among Indian Status

Shanlax International Journal of Economics ◽

10.34293/economics.v9i3.3751 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 5-9

Author(s):

A Sangamithra ◽

S Vishnu

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Life Problems ◽

Economic Support ◽

High Level ◽

And Coping

This study exclusively focuses on accessing the level of perceived economic support and quality of life of cancer patients’ cost of cancer with coping up and drawing suggestions to achieve a high level of quality of life and addressing the issues of the day-to-day life problems. This study may help to understand the prevailing status of the person with cancer and help to find the level of perceived social support among the cancer patients. The study discovers the level of quality of life of the persons affected by cancer.

Impact of Perceived Social Support on Mental Health, Quality of Life, and Disability in Post–9/11 U.S. Military Veterans

Armed Forces & Society ◽

10.1177/0095327x20919922 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 0095327X2091992

Author(s):

Eric Proescher ◽

Darrin M. Aase ◽

Holly M. Passi ◽

Justin E. Greenstein ◽

Christopher Schroth ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

Social Support ◽

Support Group ◽

Psychosocial Functioning ◽

Self Report ◽

Post Traumatic Stress ◽

This study examined the impact of perceived social support on mental health and psychosocial functioning in combat veterans after military deployment, including veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and veterans with comorbid PTSD and alcohol use disorder. Veterans ( n = 139; female = 23) completed self-report and clinician-administered measures of social support, mental and physical health, functional impairment, and quality of life. The cohort was divided into high, medium, and low perceived social support based on averages of the total score from the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Relative to the low perceived social support group, the high perceived social support group reported fewer symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The high perceived social support group also reported a more diverse and embedded social network, less disability, and better quality of life. Of note, the high and low perceived social support groups did not differ on age, gender, education, race ethnicity, or combat trauma exposure. These findings highlight that perceived social support may play an important role in the treatment of postwar veterans as they transition back to civilian life.

Assessing the Quality of Life Among Caregivers of Patients With Haematological Cancer

Journal of Global Oncology ◽

10.1200/jgo.18.76100 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽

pp. 104s-104s

Author(s):

V.S. Mishra ◽

S. Chandrakala ◽

D. Saranath

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Psychosocial Functioning ◽

Myeloid Leukemia ◽

Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽

Background: Studies have demonstrated poor quality of life (QOL) among cancer caregivers, but few studies have evaluated QOL and related psychosocial functioning among caregivers for people with hematologic cancer patients. The disease and its associated treatment can have overwhelming consequences for patients and their informal caregivers mostly close family members. Aim: The aim of the study was to analyze the impact of cancer diagnosis and its treatment in caregivers´ quality of life (QoL) and to observe the association with perceived social support. To compare the chronic myeloid leukemia patients to other leukemia patients caregiver to find differences and understand which aspects of QoL are more impacted. Methods: The current study is on-going study; sample is composed of caregivers of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia patients and acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other patient's caregiver from the Department of Hematology, KEM Hospital, Mumbai India. We are using Caregiver Quality of Life Index-Cancer (CQOLC) for measuring quality of life among caregivers of cancer patients and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) for social support. Results: With the small study sample of caregivers of patients mean age 34.78 ± 6.87 with the age range of 27-45 years, 25% of whom were men. Mean QOL score is 78.34 ± 15.53. In regression analysis caregivers education has shown significant t = 5.611, < 0.05. While marital status shown significant value with social support 3.931, 3.872, < 0.01. While CML caregivers had lower scores for the quality of life and less perceived social support. Conclusion: Caregivers of patients with cancer showed increased burden scores and financial issues and less perceived social support. This could be explained by their unique care situation. These caregivers need more attention and additional counseling session for coping with the situation.

The impact of perceived social support and sense of coherence on health-related quality of life in multimorbid primary care patients

Chronic Illness ◽

10.1177/1742395312445935 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 296-307 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Ines Vogel ◽

Antje Miksch ◽

Katja Goetz ◽

Dominik Ose ◽

Joachim Szecsenyi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Primary Care ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Primary Care Patients ◽

SUPPORT AND COPING AS MODERATORS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERCEIVED STRESS AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF TRANSGENDER PEOPLE

Czasopismo Psychologiczne Psychological Journal ◽

10.14691/cppj.24.3.607 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Rafał Gerymski ◽

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Well Being ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Transgender People ◽

And Coping ◽

The Relationship

This study was conducted in order to verify the role of social support and coping strategies as moderators of the relationship between perceived stress and the subjective well-being of transgender people, which is lower than cisgenders’ people. 355 people took part in this study (124 transgender people and 231 cisgender people) between age of 18 and 53. Subjective well-being has been operationalized using the Satisfaction With life Scale SWLS. Measurement of the perceived stress was made using the Perceived Stress Scale PSS-10. Coping strategies were examined using the Mini-COPE inventory. Additionally, two subscales of the Berlin Social Support Scales BSSS were used to measure received and perceived social support. Transgender people scored on the SWB scale significantly lower than cisgender people. Received and perceived social support did not turn out to be a significant moderators of the relationship between perceived stress and the subjective well-being. Only one of the coping strategies turned out to be an significant moderator of this relationship – venting of emotions. Key words: transgenderism, perceived stress, quality of life, social support, coping strategies

The Relationship between Perceived Social Support and Quality of Life of Older Adults with Hypertension in Tangerang

Jurnal Ilmiah Keperawatan Indonesia [JIKI] ◽

10.31000/jiki.v1i1.133 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 25

Author(s):

Karina Megasari Winahyu ◽

Susi Wahyuniati ◽

Rita Sekarsari

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Older Adults ◽

Health Care ◽

External Support ◽

World Health ◽

World Health Organization Quality ◽

The aging population is a common situation in developing countries caused by the successful health care outcome. However, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, such as hypertension is the impact of physical deterioration caused by the aging process. Older adults with hypertension require social support as a source of external support to help maintain health, which could affect the quality of life. A cross-sectional study was used by recruiting 71 older adults in primary health care in Tangerang. The standardized questionnaires, including the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL) -BREF were provided based upon validity and reliability. Statistical analysis was conducted by employing the Pearson Product-Moment coefficient correlation. The result showed that perceived social support was significantly positively correlated with the quality of life of older adults with hypertension. In conclusion, this study suggests that maintaining social support from family, friends, and significant other needs to be considered in achieving a better quality of life for older adults with hypertension. Keywords: Older Adult, Hypertension, Social Support, Quality of Life.

Are Diverse Media Better Than a Single Medium? The Relationship between Mixed Media and Perceived Effect from the Perspective of Online Psychological Counseling

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18168603 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (16) ◽

pp. 8603

Author(s):

Jingfang Liu ◽

Lu Gao

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

New Media ◽

User Satisfaction ◽

Mixed Media ◽

Media Richness ◽

Psychological Counseling ◽

Face To Face ◽

The Impact ◽

Single Medium

The progress of new media has promoted the development of online health consultations. Previous research has investigated the impact of media richness on user satisfaction; however, little attention has been given to the mixed effects of the nesting of multiple media. The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact and differences of the use of single or mixed media on users’ perceived effect from the perspectives of social support and satisfaction by mining user reviews on online health platforms. The data were collected from a professional online psychological counseling platform. We collected data on 48,807 reviews from 11,694 users. Text annotation and sentiment analysis were then used to extract variable eigenvalues from the reviews. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and hierarchical regression analysis were used for statistical analysis. The results show that mixed media with different richness has a significant impact on the users’ perceived effects. Among them, compared to “text + audio,” using “text + audio + video/face to face” can significantly improve the users’ perceived social support and satisfaction. However, compared to single medium, mixed media with higher richness may not necessarily achieve a better effect. We found that the inclusion of “video/face to face” mixed media significantly reduced the users’ perceived social support and satisfaction compared to text or audio use alone. These research results complement the blank media richness theory in the field of online health care and provide guidance for improving the personalized customization of online psychological counseling platforms.