Predictive Relationship between Life Satisfaction and Negative Emotional States among Mothers of Children with Thalassemia Major

Aneela Mushtaq; Dr. Shafaq Ahmad; Amina Perveen; Museera Aymen

doi:10.63056/academia.5.1.2026.1597

Authors

Aneela Mushtaq Senior Lecturer, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan Author
Dr. Shafaq Ahmad Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan Author
Amina Perveen Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad Author
Museera Aymen Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63056/academia.5.1.2026.1597

Keywords:

life satisfaction, negative emotional states, thalassemia major, Mothers

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the predictive relationship between Life satisfaction and negative emotional states (NES; depression, anxiety and stress) among mothers of children with thalassemia (MCWT).

Methods: The sample of this study was consist on 150 mothers their children are suffering with thalassemia with age range of 35 years to 50 years (Mean age = 37.71, SD = 3.69). Data was gathered from different centers of thalassemia of Karachi, Pakistan. Demographic Form, Satisfaction with Life Scale ([SWLS], Mussaffa, Aamna, & Shahrukh, 2014) and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale ([DASS], Habib, 2010) were administered on all participants.

Results: Data was analyzed through SPSS (V-23). Linear Regression Analysis revealed significant relationship between Life satisfaction and negative emotional states among mothers of children with thalassemia. Further directions and implications for future researches are proposed.

Conclusion: This study investigated the relationship between life satisfaction and negative emotional states among mothers of children with thalassemia. Findings indicated that lower life satisfaction significantly predicted higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. The results emphasize the need for psychological interventions to support mothers’ well-being.