The Relationship Between Lifestyle and Hope for Life with Social Support in Young Adults with Physical-Motor Disabilities in Tehran

Abstract

The present study aimed to examine the relationship between lifestyle and hope for life with social support among young adults with physical-motor disabilities in the city of Tehran. This research was correlational in nature and fundamental in terms of purpose. The statistical population consisted of young individuals aged 20 to 35 years with physical-motor disabilities residing in four care and support centers in Tehran in 2023. From an accessible population of 400 individuals, a sample of 196 participants was selected through simple random sampling using the Morgan table. Data collection instruments included the Lifestyle Questionnaire (LSQ), Phillips Social Support Questionnaire, and Snyder et al.’s Hope Scale (1991). Pearson correlation and multiple regression analyses were conducted using SPSS version 26. The results showed a positive and significant relationship between lifestyle and social support (r = 0.313, p < 0.01). Additionally, a positive and significant relationship was observed between hope for life and social support (r = 0.225, p < 0.01). The results of the multiple regression analysis also indicated that lifestyle and hope for life together explained approximately 10% of the variance in social support (R² = 0.101, p < 0.01). These findings suggest that improving lifestyle and enhancing hope for life can lead to increased social support among young adults with physical-motor disabilities. Attention to these components can be effective in the design of support, rehabilitation, and mental health promotion programs for this group.