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Family functioning, social support, and quality of life for patients with anxiety disorder

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  • Jikun Wang
  • Yuhao Chen
  • Cuicui Tan
  • Xudong Zhao

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Background: Few studies have examined the relationship between family functioning, social support and quality of life in patients with anxiety disorder. There is a paucity of research on anxiety disorders and their predictors in China. Aims: This study aimed to explore family functioning, social support and quality of life for patients with anxiety disorder and examine the relationship between these elements. Methods: A total of 107 patients who met Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.; DSM-IV) criteria for anxiety disorder and 80 healthy controls completed the McMaster Family Assessment Device, the Perceived Social Support Scale and the short form of the Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire. Results: The findings indicate that patients with anxiety disorder in China tend to have poor family functioning and quality of life, as well as a higher subjective perception of social support. There were strong correlations between family functioning, social support and quality of life. Affective involvement and not living with parents were identified as risk factors for anxiety disorders, while a high family income was a protective factor. Conclusion: Anxiety disorder is associated with reduced family functioning and poorer quality of life for Chinese patients. In addition, the Family Assessment Device is a suitable instrument for evaluating family functioning in Chinese patients with anxiety disorder.

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  • Jikun Wang & Yuhao Chen & Cuicui Tan & Xudong Zhao, 2016. "Family functioning, social support, and quality of life for patients with anxiety disorder," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 62(1), pages 5-11, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:62:y:2016:i:1:p:5-11
    DOI: 10.1177/0020764015584649
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