Impact of Social Functioning and Cognitive Vulnerability on Hope and Subjective Well-Being Among Diabetic Patients

Abstract

Social functioning and cognitive vulnerability play a vital role in shaping the emotional and psychological experiences of individuals managing chronic illnesses such as diabetes. The present study utilized a correlational research design to examine the impact of social functioning and cognitive vulnerability on hope and subjective wellbeing among diabetic patients. A sample of 200 diabetic patients was selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using standardized self-report questionnaires. Social functioning was assessed using the Social functioning scale (Birchwood et al., 1990), cognitive vulnerability was evaluate using the cognitive vulnerability scale (Abramson et al., 2002), hope was evaluated using the Adult hope scale (Snyder et al., 1991), and Subjective wellbeing scale (Ed Diener et al., 1985). Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, multiple linear regression, independent sample T-tests, and frequency analysis via SPSS. The results revealed significant negative relationships of cognitive vulnerability with both hope and subjective wellbeing, and a significant positive relationship of social functioning with both variables. This indicates that higher cognitive vulnerability is associated with lower levels of hope and wellbeing, while better social functioning is linked to enhanced hope and wellbeing. Additionally, gender differences were found, with female patients reporting higher cognitive vulnerability and lower subjective wellbeing, whereas male patients demonstrated higher levels of hope and better social functioning. The findings confirmed that social functioning and cognitive vulnerability significantly predict hope and subjective wellbeing among diabetic patients.