The Interplay of Quality of Life and Psychological Distress Among Egyptian Migrants in Australia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: The interplay between QoL and psychological distress may differ cross-culturally. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between quality of life (QoL) and psychological distress, among an Egyptian Christian background sample. Methods: Participants completed QoL and K-10 questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and partial correlation controlling for age were conducted to explore these relationships. Results: The sample had a mean age of 50.64 years (SD ± 9.6) and was slightly male dominated (57.1%). QoL scores ranged from 4.23 to 5.52 on a 7-point scale, with the highest scores in personal relationships and the lowest in community engagement. K-10 scores indicated low to moderate psychological distress, with feeling tired without reason scoring highest. A significant negative correlation was found between QoL and K-10 scores (r = −0.354, p < 0.001), suggesting higher QoL is associated with lower psychological distress. Material comforts and health showed the strongest negative correlations with K-10 scores. The relationship between QoL and psychological distress remained significant after controlling for age (r = −0.347, p < 0.01). Self-awareness and self-expression emerged as key factors positively correlated with overall QoL. Conclusions: Enhancing QoL, particularly in areas of material comfort, health, and personal growth, may effectively reduce psychological distress. Interventions should be culturally tailored to respect linguistic and religious backgrounds. Further research with more diverse samples and longitudinal designs is recommended to deepen understanding of these relationships.
Source: Healthcare
Authors: Gihane Endrawes, Wenpeng You
Institutions: Western Sydney University, The University of Adelaide
Language: English
Topic: Migration, Health and Trauma
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,258
OpenAlex ID: W4416196240
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