Social Support as a Mediator between Psychological Maladjustment and Quality of Life among Patients with Hemodialysis

Social Support as a Mediator between Psychological Maladjustment and Quality of Life among Patients with Hemodialysis

Authors

  • Bushra Naz Deparmen of Psychology, University of Central Punjab, Lahore https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1082-8421
  • Muhammad Zohaib Khan 5Department of Psychology, Government College University, Lahore
  • Muhammad Kashif Fida 3Organizational Psychology & Development Department, Center for Assessment, Research and Employees’ Evaluation (CARE), , ABL - HOL, Lahore
  • Azkaa Safdar Department of Psychology, Government College University, Lahore
  • Muhammad Aqeel Asghar Department of Psychology, Government College University, Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v23i4.4529

Keywords:

Hemodialysis, Psychological Maladjustment, Quality of Life, Social Support of the Patients.

Abstract

Background: Renal issues are highly devastating and can significantly impact health, particularly in developing nations like Pakistan.

Objectives: To assess the relationship between psychological maladjustment, social support, and quality of life among patients on hemodialysis. 

Methods: Correlational research design was used to assess the relationship between the variables. The sample comprised N= 60 hemodialysis patients including (male=32, female=28) with an age range from 28 to 71 years. Informed consents were taken and confidentiality of the responses were ensured. The data were elicited through reliable and valid research instruments. Furthermore, data were analyzed using SPSS-23 and AMOS-19.

 Results: The mean age of the participants was 48+3.1 years. Psychological maladjustment negatively correlated (p<.05) with patients’ quality of life and social support. Further, path analysis through structure equational modeling revealed that social support mediated the association between psychological maladjustment and quality of life (χ2/df=1.08, p<.05, CFI=.94, GFI=.93). However, the quality of life in the mediational model appeared to be statistically significantly influenced by the covariates.

 Conclusion: Research highlights the adaptive functions of social support as a defensive mechanism to improve the patient’s quality of life and the need to incorporate the belief in developing culturally sensitive intervention programs to enhance the social support and quality of life with hemodialysis patients.

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Published

12/31/2023

How to Cite

Naz, B., Zohaib Khan, M., Fida, M. K., Safdar, A., & Asghar, M. A. . (2023). Social Support as a Mediator between Psychological Maladjustment and Quality of Life among Patients with Hemodialysis. Annals of King Edward Medical University, 29(4), 309–314. https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v23i4.4529

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