Abstract
Integration of intrapersonal, interpersonal and environmental factors has been proposed to enhance understanding of psychological quality of life (QOL) in adults with severe and enduring mental illness (SMI). This study examined the contribution of factors such as self-stigma, coping style and personal recovery orientation to psychological QOL in SMI; compared QOL outcomes to norms from the general population; and examined the association between personal recovery orientation and overall QOL. 70 participants with SMI completed measures of QOL (including psychological QOL), personal recovery orientation, coping, perceived stigma, psychological distress and demographic variables. Regression analysis found that only adaptive coping and psychological distress contributed significantly to psychological QOL. Personal recovery orientation was significantly associated with overall subjective QOL. Participants had lower QOL in the psychological and social relationships domains compared to the general population. Findings support the positive contribution of adaptive coping to psychological QOL, and the positive association between personal recovery orientation and overall QOL.
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