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Ghganbari Barzian A, Zahirini M, Lotfi Foroushani Z. (2026). "This Is My Second Home": Experiences of Women with Multiple Sclerosis from Leisure Services in a Non-Governmental Organization. IEEPJ. 8(3),
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1- Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
2- Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, University of Hormozgan, Bandar Abbas, Iran
3- MA Student, Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran ,Zarlot282@gmail.com
2- Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, University of Hormozgan, Bandar Abbas, Iran
3- MA Student, Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran ,
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Objective: Leisure activities play an important role in improving the quality of life and supporting the physical and psychological well-being of individuals with chronic illnesses. This study aimed to explore the experiences of women with multiple sclerosis regarding leisure and supportive services provided by a non-governmental organization.
Methods: This qualitative study was conducted using narrative interviews with 15 women diagnosed with multiple sclerosis who were members of a charitable organization. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed to identify key themes related to participants’ experiences.
Results: The findings indicated that the organization’s leisure and supportive programs created opportunities for participants to cope with daily challenges, strengthen hope, accept their illness, and remain motivated for an active life. These services also contributed to improving social relationships, supporting ongoing treatment, and enhancing overall quality of life. The organization offered various programs including creativity workshops, physical activities, group sessions, educational workshops, nature outings, the Hope Bazaar, spiritual gatherings, and celebratory events, all of which played a meaningful supportive role in the participants’ lives.
Conclusions: The findings highlight the importance of leisure and supportive services provided by charitable organizations in promoting well-being and social support for women with multiple sclerosis.
Methods: This qualitative study was conducted using narrative interviews with 15 women diagnosed with multiple sclerosis who were members of a charitable organization. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed to identify key themes related to participants’ experiences.
Results: The findings indicated that the organization’s leisure and supportive programs created opportunities for participants to cope with daily challenges, strengthen hope, accept their illness, and remain motivated for an active life. These services also contributed to improving social relationships, supporting ongoing treatment, and enhancing overall quality of life. The organization offered various programs including creativity workshops, physical activities, group sessions, educational workshops, nature outings, the Hope Bazaar, spiritual gatherings, and celebratory events, all of which played a meaningful supportive role in the participants’ lives.
Conclusions: The findings highlight the importance of leisure and supportive services provided by charitable organizations in promoting well-being and social support for women with multiple sclerosis.
Keywords: Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Narrative Analysis, Leisure Activities, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Disease Management
Type of Study: Original |
Subject:
Evolutionary Psychology
Received: 2025/02/12 | Accepted: 2026/06/22 | Published: 2026/09/1
Received: 2025/02/12 | Accepted: 2026/06/22 | Published: 2026/09/1
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