Perceived social support and depression among Veterans with multiple sclerosis

Bambara, Jennifer K.; Turner, Aaron P.; Williams, Rhonda M.; Haselkorn, Jodie K.

doi:10.3109/09638288.2010.481026

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“…A meta-analysis by Schulz and Sherwood (2008) found that family caregivers with limited social support networks de scribed poorer psychological well-being compared to family care givers with more interpersonal resources. Our findings are also consistent with the MS social support literature, which has shown that those who perceived more overall social support also reported fewer depressive symptoms (Bambara, Turner, Williams, & Haselkom, 2011;Dennison, Moss-Morris, & Chalder, 2009). Another finding was that more veteran comorbid health condi tions and greater MS disease severity were associated with more caregiver depressive symptoms.…”

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confidence: 92%

Social support and depressive symptoms among caregivers of veterans with multiple sclerosis.

Bambara¹,

Turner²,

Williams³

et al. 2014

Rehabilitation Psychology

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confidence: 92%

Social support and depressive symptoms among caregivers of veterans with multiple sclerosis.

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Williams³

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Rehabilitation Psychology

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“…For sociodemographic variables related to depression and perceived social support, we found that younger age reported greater depression. Our findings are parallel with Bambara in which younger individuals with MS are more likely to experience depression compared to their older counterparts. However, our study revealed that even depression is more common in younger age, older MS patients reported that they received higher social support.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 80%

“…The US Armed Forces Veterans who were inflicted with multiple sclerosis were the chosen sample group of Bambara's study . He examined the relationship between the perceived social support and depression of the Veterans.…”

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Depression and perceived social support among Saudi patients with multiple sclerosis

Hyarat

Al-Gamal

2018

Perspect Psychiatr Care

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“…More specifically, of the 25 studies assessing depression , 14 found an inverse association between some element of social support and depression [29, 33, 34, 37–39, 42, 54–60], six studies reported a trend towards an inverse association [43, 45, 61–64], and one observed no association [46]. Two studies tested associations only in bivariable analyses and found no significant correlations [30, 53].…”

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Social relationships, mental health and wellbeing in physical disability: a systematic review

2017

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BackgroundResearch has consistently found that favourable exchange with one’s proximal social environment has positive effects on both mental health and wellbeing. Adults with physical disabilities may have fewer opportunities of favourable exchange, and therefore the effects on mental health and wellbeing may be less advantageous. The aim of this study is to systematically review quantitative studies exploring associations of social relationships with mental health and wellbeing in persons with physical disabilities.MethodsThe databases PubMed, PsycINFO and Scopus were searched for relevant studies published between 1995 and 2016. Data was extracted on study and participants’ characteristics, independent and dependent variables, used measures and effects sizes of associations between social relationships and mental health or wellbeing. A narrative review was performed to synthesize findings along the constructs social support, social networks, negative social interactions, family functioning and relationship quality.ResultsOf the 63 included studies, 47 were cross-sectional and 16 longitudinal. Most studies included a measure of social support (n = 58), while other concepts were less often studied (social networks n = 6; negative social interaction n = 3; family functioning n = 2; relationship quality n = 1). Over half of studies included depression as outcome (n = 33), followed by wellbeing (n = 14), composite mental health measures (n = 10), anxiety (n = 8), psychological distress (n = 7), posttraumatic stress disorder (n = 3), and hopelessness (n = 1). Although trends for associations of social support with mental health and wellbeing were consistent, around a quarter of studies failed to report significant associations. Social networks were related to depression, but not to other mental health or wellbeing measures. Family functioning, negative social interactions and relationship quality showed consistent associations with mental health and wellbeing, however, only few studies were available.ConclusionsThis review indicates that social relationships play an important role in mental health and wellbeing in persons with disabilities, although findings are less consistent than in general populations and strength of associations vary between constructs. Integrating persons with disabilities into social networks seems not sufficient and rehabilitation professionals together with affected persons and their peers should ensure that high quality relationships and tailored support are available.

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Perceived social support and depression among Veterans with multiple sclerosis

Abstract: Interventions aimed at increasing positive social interactions, expressed affection and emotional/information support may be particularly helpful for individuals with MS and their caregivers.

Cited by 28 publications

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Social support and depressive symptoms among caregivers of veterans with multiple sclerosis.

Social support and depressive symptoms among caregivers of veterans with multiple sclerosis.

Depression and perceived social support among Saudi patients with multiple sclerosis

Social relationships, mental health and wellbeing in physical disability: a systematic review

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