Relationship of locus of control, learned helplessness and coping strategies among patients with chronic illness
Department of Applied Psychology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Research Article
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Updates, 2024, 08(02), 001–011.
Article DOI: 10.53430/ijmru.2024.8.2.0048
Publication history:
Received on 16 August 2024; revised on 05 October 2024; accepted on 08 October 2024
Abstract:
This research focused on investigating how locus of control, learned helplessness, and coping strategies are related in patients dealing with chronic illness. A sample of 100 chronic patients was drawn using a stratified sampling technique, comprising 48 males and 52 females from Bahawal Vitoria Hospital, Bahawalpur. A cross-sectional survey method was employed, with data collected through interviews. Three validated questionnaires were also used: the Pettijohn Locus of Control Scale (1992), the Quinless & Nelson Learned Helplessness Scale (1988), and the Coping Strategies Inventory by Hamby, Grych, & Banyard (2013). The results of this study indicate a significant correlation among coping strategies, locus of control, and learned helplessness. The literature review supports the findings related to the impact of chronic illness on these psychological constructs. The results are discussed in terms of gender differences, variance in factors, and the role of psychosocial support in managing chronic illness.
Keywords:
Chronic illness; Learned helplessness; Coping strategies; Chronic Patients
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