Prediction of Perceived Stress Based on Self-concept and Emotional Intelligence in Females with HIV/AIDS

Maryam Nasir Dehghan (), Mansoureh Karimzadeh (), Robab Teymouri () and Mohammad Rostami ()
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Maryam Nasir Dehghan: Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
Mansoureh Karimzadeh: Department of Preschool Education, Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Robab Teymouri: Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Mohammad Rostami: Department of Counseling, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Postmodern Openings, 2019, vol. 10, issue 1, 1-20

Abstract: Background - Paying attention to the psychological issues of patients with HIV/AIDS, improving their quality-oflife (QoL), and promotion of mental health in such patients are of great importance. The present study aimed at predicting the perceived stress based on self-percept and emotional intelligence in patients with HIV/AIDS. Methods - The population of the present descriptive, correlation study was all females diagnosed with HIV/AIDS of which 90 subjects selected by the convenience sampling method were evaluated. The data collection tools were the Cohen perceived stress scale (PSS), the Rogers self-concept scale, and the Bar–On emotional intelligence questionnaire; the stepwise regression analysis was used to analyze data. Results - Results of the present study indicated a negative and significant relationship between the perceived stress with self-concept and emotional intelligence; also, emotional intelligence could better predict the level of perceived stress than self-concept. Positive selfconcept and higher levels of emotional intelligence, followed by the use of coping strategies, may cause lower levels of perceived stress in such patients. Conclusion - It seems that the findings can indicate that the emotional intelligence can predict perceived stress better than self-concept.

Keywords: HIV/AIDS; perceived stress; self-concept; emotional intelligence (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A23 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.18662/po/52

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