The Prevalence and Relationship between Tolerance and Life Satisfaction in Male and Female Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Peshawar, Pakistan

Authors

  • Hafsa Habib M.Phil. Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar, Clinical Psychologist at Peshawar Medical College, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
  • Summiya Ahmad Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
  • Hayat Muhammad Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2023(4-II)14

Keywords:

Satisfaction, Multiple Sclerosis Patients, Tolerance

Abstract

The study evaluated the prevalence and relationship between tolerance and satisfaction in patients with Multiple Sclerosis in Peshawar, Pakistan. Tolerance affects MS patients due to psycho-somatic aspects and its satisfaction with life. Correlational and convenient sample technique has been used. Ninety MS patients’ data is collected, and the Tolerance for disagreement scale and satisfaction with Life scale were used to analyze the level of tolerance and satisfaction in MS patients. 35 males and 54 females were selected for research. The participants' mean age is 33.4%; their mean of tolerance for disagreement is 40.33; and their average level of life satisfaction is 15.03. Tolerance for disagreement had a significant relationship with Satisfaction with Life. Therefore, satisfaction with life affecting the tolerance for disagreement in a MS patients. This study indicated that Tolerance for disagreement and Satisfaction with Life is correlated; as tolerance decreases, satisfaction will automatically decrease. Satisfaction level is effective in enhancing tolerance for disagreement. Psychologist and counselors need to work on MS patient’s mental wellbeing by addressing Life satisfaction and tolerance level.

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2023-03-16

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Habib, H., Ahmad, S., & Muhammad, H. (2023). The Prevalence and Relationship between Tolerance and Life Satisfaction in Male and Female Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Peshawar, Pakistan. Journal of Development and Social Sciences, 4(2), 148–157. https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2023(4-II)14

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): April to June

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