Psychological Wellbeing Predicts Quality of Life among Pakistani Caregivers of Children Living with Thalassemia
Year: 2023
Type: preprint
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Children living with thalassemia experience psychological challenges, but despite significant psychosocial burdens, caregivers’ psychological wellbeing and quality of life remain understudied, particularly in lower-and-middle-income countries. The current study evaluated these relationships in 100 male and female Pakistani caregivers (23-45 years; 61% female) using the Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale and the Singapore Caregiver Quality of Life Scale. We found that Pakistani caregivers in our sample generally had significantly lower (30-40 points) quality of life than a referent sample of caregivers of older adults ( ps < .001). Self-acceptance and personal growth were consistently significant predictors across quality of life domains. Further, significant interactions were observed. Female caregivers with less self-acceptance had worse mental health and wellbeing and impact on daily life ( p < .05). Male caregivers with less personal growth had worse physical health wellbeing ( p < .05). Our results demonstrate the importance of considering how distinct aspects of psychological wellbeing, rather than just the overall score, relate to the specific quality of life domains among both male and female caregivers. Future directions for clinical interventions should support improving self-acceptance and personal growth in Pakistani caregivers of children living with thalassemia.
Authors: Anna Hood, Aqsa Chaman, Yuhui Chen, Sarah Mufti
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4378227844