Iranian Evolutionary Educational Psychology Journal

fa Predicting the Mental Health of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Patients based on Relationship Quality, Early Maladaptive Schemas, and Fear of Disease Progression روان شناسی تکاملی Evolutionary Psychology پژوهشي Original <div style="text-align: justify;">The aim of this study was to forecast the mental well-being of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) by considering the quality of their family relationships, early maladaptive schemas, and their fear of disease progression. The research employed a descriptive-correlational design. The research subjects encompassed MS patients in the Kermanshah and Alborz provinces (Iran) during the year 2020. The sampling technique used was convenience sampling, leading to the selection of a total of 83 patients who actively participated in the research by completing questionnaires. The research tools utilized included the Mental Health Questionnaire (SCL-25), a shortened version of the Young Schema Questionnaire (YSQ – SF), the Quality of Relationships Questionnaire (QRI), and the brief form of the Fear of Disease Progression Questionnaire (FOP-Q-SF). Data analysis was carried out using SPSS version 24. The findings of the data analysis revealed a significant and positive association between all aspects of early maladaptive schemas and the mental well-being of MS patients. Conversely, none of the elements of the quality of relationships displayed a substantial connection with the mental health of MS patients. Furthermore, there was a significant and positive correlation between the fear of disease progression and the mental well-being of MS patients. Regression analysis results demonstrated that the variables of early maladaptive schemas and fear of disease progression collectively accounted for 52% and 35% variance of the mental health of MS patients, respectively. Given the unique attributes of MS, it is vital to focus on the mental well-being of these individuals. Exploring and examining other psychological variables can contribute to a deeper comprehension of the mental health of this particular group.</div> Keywords: Mental Health, Family Relationship Quality, Early Maladaptive Schemas, Fear of Disease Progression, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 231 244 http://ieepj.hormozgan.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1-9&slc_lang=fa&sid=1 Soraya Khanlari Aziz 100319475328460010345 100319475328460010345 No MA in General Psychology, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran. Mahnaz Shahgholian 100319475328460010346 100319475328460010346 Yes Assistant Professor of Psychology, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran Mohammad Hossein Abdollahi 100319475328460010347 100319475328460010347 No Assistant Professor of Psychology, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran