AN INTEGRATED STUDY OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF QUALITY OF LIFE IN ADOLESCENTS WITH CHRONIC SOMATIC DISEASES

Abstract

This study examines the psychological factors influencing the quality of life of adolescents with chronic somatic diseases. The research involved 177 adolescents aged 14–17 with vegetative-vascular dystonia, diabetes mellitus, and gastritis. Using the SF-36 questionnaire, the Multidimensional Assessment of Children's Anxiety, and the Coping Behavior Methods, significant correlations were found between quality of life and various coping strategies. Productive coping strategies such as problem-solving planning, positive reappraisal, and seeking social support were associated with higher quality of life and reduced anxiety, whereas escape-avoidance and accepting responsibility correlated negatively with psychosocial well-being. The study highlights the importance of psychological support and adaptive coping strategies in improving the quality of life among adolescents with chronic illnesses.