Gender Differences and Psychosocial Challenges in Patient with Type II Diabetes

Authors

  • Zoubia Ali Baig MS Clinical Psychology Scholar, Department of Clinical Psychology, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Dr. Shirmeen Ijaz Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Saira Majid Head of Department, Department of Clinical Psychology, Superior University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2026(7-II)21

Keywords:

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Gender Differences, Psychosocial Problems

Abstract

This study investigates the gender differences in psychosocial issues in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients. T2DM is a chronic condition that not only affect physical health but also psychosocial health that leads to gender differences in role and coping may influence psychosocial burden. The study was conducted in Lahore on a sample of 235 participants(121 males and 114 females with T2DM diagnosis by using a quantitative cross-sectional study design. The psychosocial problems were assessed using a 15-item self-report scale. Independent sample t-test was applied to detect differences in gender. Males reported lower levels (M = 35.09, SD = 9.54) compared to females (M = 40.94, SD = 8.61), t (233) = -4.93, p <.001. The results indicate that female patients have a greater psychological load than male patients. Diabetes care should incorporate psychological evaluation and gender-sensitive therapies. Longitudinal trends should be studied in future studies.

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): March to April

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2026-04-13

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Baig, Z. A., Ijaz, S., & Majid, S. (2026). Gender Differences and Psychosocial Challenges in Patient with Type II Diabetes. Journal of Development and Social Sciences, 7(2), 234–243. https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2026(7-II)21

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Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): March to April

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