A Study on Self-Efficacy and Quality of Life in Schizophrenic Patients.
10.4040/jkan.2001.31.5.912
- Author:
Eun Sun RHO
1
;
Hye Jin KWON
;
Eun Jung RYU
Author Information
1. Department of nursing, Chung Ang University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Self-efficacy;
Quality of Life;
Schizophrenia
- MeSH:
Complement System Proteins;
Data Collection;
Employment;
Humans;
Nursing;
Quality of Life*;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Rehabilitation;
Schizophrenia;
Statistics as Topic
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2001;31(5):912-920
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to identify the correlation that exists between quality of life and self-efficacy of schizophrenic patients, focusing on the influence of related factors on these varables. METHOD: The subjects of this study were 151 schizophrenic patients. The data were collected using questionnaires. The instruments used for this study were the general self-efficacy scale developed by Sherer & Maddex (1982), the specific self-efficacy scale modified and complemented by these co-researchers on the basis of the past studies and modified SIP by Voruganti (1996). The period of data collection was from July. 2000 to Jan. 2001. Data analysis was done by SPSS, t-test, ANOVA and the Pearson Correlation Coefficient. RESULT: 1. The level of self-efficacy showed a mean score of 60.0 and the level of quality of life, a mean score of 47.0. 2. The general characteristics affecting the self-efficacy of schizophrenic patients were staying with family (p=0.05) and employment (p=0.00). 3. The general characteristics affecting the quality of life of schizophrenic patients were staying with family (p=0.04), employment (p=0.05) and duration of illness (0.03). 4. A positive correlation was identified between self-efficacy and quality of life (r=-0.469, p=0.000). CONCLUSION: The study suggests that nursing intervention strategy should be worked out to develop a psychiatric rehabilitation program that can promote self-efficacy and thus enhance the quality of life of schizophrenic patients.
