Role of Social Support, Quality of Life, and Optimism among Depressive Patients

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between social support, quality of life, and optimism among individuals diagnosed with depression. A sample of 120 depressive patients (60 females, 50 males) was assessed using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-BREF), the Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R), and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21). Correlational and regression analyses were conducted using SPSS 23. Results revealed significant negative correlations between depression and social support (r = –.76, p < .01), optimism (r = –.73, p < .01), and quality of life (r = –.80, p < .01). Furthermore, social support and optimism emerged as significant predictors of depressive symptom severity. Findings suggest that psychosocial factors play a vital role in emotional regulation and resilience among depressive patients.