Correlations between quality of life and adaptation factors among people with multiple sclerosis

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: We examined the correlations between quality of life and three adaptation factors-adjusted self-concept, social support, and accessibility-in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). METHOD: A convenience sample of 68 participants completed the Leeds Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life scale (LMSQoL) and a questionnaire assessing the three adaptation factors. RESULTS: We found significant moderate correlations between LMSQoL scores and adjusted self-concept (r =.56, p