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This study aimed to investigate the social support and coping strategies in diagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
patients. A correlational research design was employed for this purpose and a sample 90 RA (males, n = 11 and
females, n = 79) patients was selected from four hospitals (two private and two government) of Lahore,
Pakistan. Both scales used in this study were translated by Lexicon Equivalence Method. Interpersonal Support
Evaluation List (ISEL) was used to assess social support and Brief Cope Inventory (BCI) to determine coping
strategies. Results showed significant relationship between social support and coping strategies among RA
patients. Appraisal and tangible supports were utilized by majority of RA patients while belonging support was
used least. In addition, the patients of RA were most frequently engaged with religion, active coping,
acceptance and positive reframing whereas denial, substance use and humor coping techniques were least
occupied. Furthermore, it was also found that there were significant differences among RA patients of varying
educational levels in terms of self-distraction and use of instrumental support. Moreover, there was no
significant difference between early adulthood and middle adulthood RA patients in terms of tangible and
appraisal support.
Hana Arshad, Umm E Rubab Kazmi. (2013) Social Support and Coping Strategies among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients, Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, Volume 11, Issue 2.
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