The Role of Social Support in Promoting Psychological Health among Physicians: Evidence-based Insights

Ludam, Mittal, Rampal, Debnath, Kore and Patange

Health Leadership and Quality of Life, 2024, vol. 3, .401

Abstract: Even though physicians have high levels of exhaustion and stress require social support to minimize their psychological deterioration. Evidence suggests that strong personal and professional support could help contain mental health challenges and increase happiness. This introduction highlights the need to create an environment for physicians that will prevent mental breakdowns. On that basis, it is pertinent to examine in the framework of existing research how exactly social support can enhance the positive impact on the psychological well-being of the members of the health sector. It aims at identifying, in the example of medical workers, how stress can be minimized when it comes to support networks that can improve people's mental state. The 150 participants were collected and the data was analyzed with the help of SPSS software for statistical analysis. Employing an analytical approach that used Factor Analysis of the above hypothesis, tests were done using the Correlation and Multiple Regression Analysis tests, Independent t-test; the demographic factors linked with the Emotional Support, Instrumental Support, Peer Support and Mentorship, Social Integration, Perceived Organizational Support, Psychological Health, and Family Support. The research findings suggested, that doctors ought to cope with well social support because such doctors state feeling less stressed, burned out, or depressed and that confirms the benefit significantly from both personal and Professional help with their psychological well-being and workplace satisfaction. Social support plays a critical role in maintaining mental health among medical professionals by lowering stress levels and preventing burnout.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.56294/hl2024.401

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