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Relationship between social support, quality of life and resilience among recovering persons in Malaysia’s private rehabilitation centres


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Ahmad Shakir, Uswah Hasanah and Abdul Ghani, Mohamad Salleh (2025) Relationship between social support, quality of life and resilience among recovering persons in Malaysia’s private rehabilitation centres. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, IX (VII). pp. 871-879. ISSN 2454-6186

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of social support and quality of life on resilience among individuals undergoing treatment at four private rehabilitation centres in Selangor. A total of 84 participants were assessed using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), the World Health Organisation Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), and the Adult Resilience Measure-Revised (ARM-R). Employing a quantitative correlational design, the study explored the relationships among the variables studied. The results indicated no significant difference in resilience between individuals from urban and rural backgrounds, nor significant associations with age or duration of recovery. However, social support showed a moderate positive correlation with resilience, and all domains of quality of life were significantly associated with resilience. Notably, psychological and environmental quality of life emerged as significant predictors, with the latter being the strongest. These findings highlight the crucial role of both social and environmental factors in supporting resilience during recovery. The study offers valuable insights for practitioners and rehabilitation centres, suggesting the need to enhance psychological and environmental aspects of care to better support individuals in treatment. Future research should consider broader demographic representation and varied settings to further understand the dynamics of resilience in recovery contexts.


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Item Type: Article
Subject: Psychology
Subject: Sociology
Subject: Health Sciences
Divisions: Faculty of Human Ecology
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2025.90700070
Publisher: RSIS International
Keywords: Resilience; Social support; Quality of life; Rehabilitation; Substance use treatment; Substance abuse
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Depositing User: MS. HADIZAH NORDIN
Date Deposited: 18 May 2026 03:21
Last Modified: 18 May 2026 03:21
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/125636
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