Self-efficacy in people with spinal cord injury: Analyzing the differences in psychological well-being dimensions

Abstract

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 Scalewere administered.Results: At older age and more time of the spinal cord injury, greater self-efficacy. Significantrelationships between self-efficacy and psychological well-being were obtained. According tothe different degrees of self-efficacy, those with high and moderate self-efficacy obtain bet-ter scores on self-acceptance, positive relationships, environment control, life purpose andpersonal growth than those with low self-efficacy.Conclusions: People with spinal cord injury with greater self-efficacy perceive more psycholo-gical well-being, so that the increase in self-efficacy on the part of this group will result in agreater sense of well-being. This suggests the importance of deepening this association sinceit will favor a successful adaptation and integration to the environment.