Self-efficacy, relationship satisfaction, and social support: the quality of life of maternal caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes
Objectives To examine maternal functioning and wellbeing as important aspects of a family’s adaptation to chronic paediatric conditions, in particular, children with diabetes. Method This cross-sectional study investigated the difference between the perceived quality of life of mothers of children w...
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| author | Einar B. Thorsteinsson Natasha M. Loi Kylie Rayner |
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| description | Objectives To examine maternal functioning and wellbeing as important aspects of a family’s adaptation to chronic paediatric conditions, in particular, children with diabetes. Method This cross-sectional study investigated the difference between the perceived quality of life of mothers of children with diabetes (n = 63) and mothers of children without diabetes (n = 114). The study also examined the role of self-efficacy, relationship satisfaction, number of social support providers, and satisfaction with social support in predicting quality of life. Results Mothers who had a child with diabetes had lower quality of life measured by general health, vitality, social functioning, role-emotional, and mental health than mothers that did not have a child with diabetes. Self-efficacy, relationship satisfaction, and social support were significant predictors of quality of life (mental health domain). Conclusion In order to enhance their psychological wellbeing, mothers of children with diabetes require adequate psychosocial support. Other implications for research and potential interventions are discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1bb4c5c8233647cd985316b9746c32522023-12-03T11:00:05ZengPeerJ Inc.PeerJ2167-83592017-10-015e396110.7717/peerj.3961Self-efficacy, relationship satisfaction, and social support: the quality of life of maternal caregivers of children with type 1 diabetesEinar B. Thorsteinsson0Natasha M. Loi1Kylie Rayner2Department of Psychology, University of New England, Armidale, AustraliaDepartment of Psychology, University of New England, Armidale, AustraliaDepartment of Psychology, University of New England, Armidale, AustraliaObjectives To examine maternal functioning and wellbeing as important aspects of a family’s adaptation to chronic paediatric conditions, in particular, children with diabetes. Method This cross-sectional study investigated the difference between the perceived quality of life of mothers of children with diabetes (n = 63) and mothers of children without diabetes (n = 114). The study also examined the role of self-efficacy, relationship satisfaction, number of social support providers, and satisfaction with social support in predicting quality of life. Results Mothers who had a child with diabetes had lower quality of life measured by general health, vitality, social functioning, role-emotional, and mental health than mothers that did not have a child with diabetes. Self-efficacy, relationship satisfaction, and social support were significant predictors of quality of life (mental health domain). Conclusion In order to enhance their psychological wellbeing, mothers of children with diabetes require adequate psychosocial support. Other implications for research and potential interventions are discussed.https://peerj.com/articles/3961.pdfQuality of lifeDiabetesMothersSelf-efficacyRelationship satisfactionSocial support |
| spellingShingle | Einar B. Thorsteinsson Natasha M. Loi Kylie Rayner Self-efficacy, relationship satisfaction, and social support: the quality of life of maternal caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes PeerJ Quality of life Diabetes Mothers Self-efficacy Relationship satisfaction Social support |
| title | Self-efficacy, relationship satisfaction, and social support: the quality of life of maternal caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes |
| title_full | Self-efficacy, relationship satisfaction, and social support: the quality of life of maternal caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes |
| title_fullStr | Self-efficacy, relationship satisfaction, and social support: the quality of life of maternal caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Self-efficacy, relationship satisfaction, and social support: the quality of life of maternal caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes |
| title_short | Self-efficacy, relationship satisfaction, and social support: the quality of life of maternal caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes |
| title_sort | self efficacy relationship satisfaction and social support the quality of life of maternal caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes |
| topic | Quality of life Diabetes Mothers Self-efficacy Relationship satisfaction Social support |
| url | https://peerj.com/articles/3961.pdf |
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