Coping Strategies and Psychological Well-Being in Young Women with Autoimmune Disorders: The Role of Age at Diagnosis, Treatment, and Illness Activity
Abstract: Autoimmune disorders disproportionately affect women and often emerge during adolescence or early adulthood, a critical period for psychosocial development. This study examined the relationship between coping strategies and psychological well-being among 60 women aged 18-35 years diagnosed with autoimmune disorders. Using a cross-sectional correlational design, participants completed a sociodemographic and clinical schedule, Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scale, and the Brief COPE. Non-parametric analyses, including Spearman correlations, Mann-Whitney U tests, and Kruskal-Wallis tests, were conducted. All 14 coping strategies were significantly associated with the six dimensions of psychological well-being (p
Keywords: autoimmune disorders; coping strategies; psychological well-being; Brief COPE; young women; chronic illness; age at onset
How to Cite?: Sumitha Suresh, Dr. Richa Gupta, "Coping Strategies and Psychological Well-Being in Young Women with Autoimmune Disorders: The Role of Age at Diagnosis, Treatment, and Illness Activity", Volume 15 Issue 10, October 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1030-1036, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR261015212331, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR261015212331