In collaboration with Payame Noor University and Iranian Health Psychology Association

Document Type : Scientific Research

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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Golestan University of Gorgan.

Abstract

Objective: Multiple sclerosis affects the physical and psychological state of many patients. The purpose of this study was to compare perceived social support and self-compassion among patients with multiple sclerosis and normal people. Method: The present study was a causal-comparative study. In this study, 200 individuals with multiple sclerosis and 200 healthy individuals were selected by sampling method as a sample of this study in the years 1396-97. The research tools included perceived social support scale and self-compassion scale. Data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of variance. Results: The results showed that there is a significant difference between the group of patients with multiple sclerosis and healthy people in terms of perceived social support and self-compassion. Conclusion: People with multiple sclerosis uses perceived social support and self-compassion for more adaptation to disease.

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