The Effect of Social Support on Self-Care Activities and Emotional Distress Among Diabetic Patients

Authors

  • Areej Nasir PHD Scholar, Department of Psychology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha Author
  • Shaher Yar Ali MBBS Doctor, Avicenna Medical College Lahore Author
  • Emaan Mustafa MBBS Doctor, Avicenna Medical College Lahore Author
  • Muhammad Awais MPhil Scholar, Department of Psychology, University of Jhang Author
  • Prof Dr Najma Iqbal Malik Department of Psychology University of Sargodha, Sargodha Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63163/jpehss.v3i3.532

Keywords:

Perceived Social Support, Diabetes Distress, Mindful Self-Care Scale

Abstract

The study examined how social support affected self-care activities and emotional distress among  200 purposively selected diabetic patients. The Multi-dimensional Scale of Perceived Social  Support (Zimet et al., 1988), Diabetes Distress Scale (Polonsky et al., 2005), and Mindful Self Care Scale (Cook-Cottone & Guyler, 2024) were operationalised and quantified to measure the  study's dimensions. Pearson correlation revealed a significant positive correlation between social support and self-care activities, and a negative correlation between social support and emotional  distress. Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that perceived social support and its factors,  i.e., Significant Others, Family, and Friends, were non-significant predictors of emotional distress 
and self-care activities. The present study's limitations, suggestions, and practical ramifications  have also been discussed. 

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Published

2025-09-30

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): Physical Education, Health and Social Sciences

Section

General Category

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