Autoeficacia en personas con lesión medular: análisis diferencial en dimensiones de bienestar psicológico

Objective

To examine the association of self-efficacy with psychological well-being in people with spinal cord injury.

Method

In this cross-sectional study, 94 individuals older than 18 years with spinal cord injury caused by a traffic accident participated. For data collection, a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale and the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale were administered.

Results

At older age and more time of the spinal cord injury, greater self-efficacy. Significant relationships between self-efficacy and psychological well-being were obtained. According to the different degrees of self-efficacy, those with high and moderate self-efficacy obtain better scores on self-acceptance, positive relationships, environment control, life purpose and personal growth than those with low self-efficacy.

Conclusions

People with spinal cord injury with greater self-efficacy perceive more psychological well-being, so that the increase in self-efficacy on the part of this group will result in a greater sense of well-being. This suggests the importance of deepening this association since it will favor a successful adaptation and integration to the environment.