Role of Social Support, Psychological Well-being and Satisfaction of Life among Patients suffering from Neuro-traumatic Diseases

Abstract

Patients with neuro-traumatic diseases often experience reduced psychological well-being and life satisfaction due to physical and emotional challenges. Neurological diseases refer to conditions affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems, arising from structural, biochemical, or electrical abnormalities in the brain, spinal cord, cranial and peripheral nerves, or autonomic nervous system. Current research is a cross sectional research with quantitative research methodology. Sample of (N=120) patients suffering from Neurotraumatic diseases was recruited through purposive sampling technique. Both male and female from diverse background of rural and urban areas were included except children. Results of pearsons product moment correlation explained psychological well-being  (r=0.72, p<0.001), Social support (r=0.63,p<0.001) and satisfaction with life (r=0.61), these results highlights strong positive correlations among model variables. In sum, current research communicates that individuals experiencing  higher level of social support exhibits higher levels of psychological well being and satisfaction with life. Hence, social support acts as a mediator between psychological well being and satisfaction with life in patients suffering from neurotraumatic diseases. Another major finding of current research is relevant to the inclusion of demographic factors such as family system which affects the level of social support. Current research paves the way for mental health practitioners, policy makers and rehabilitation therapists to enhance the social support services for psychological well being of the individuals suffering from Neurological diseases.