Związek elastyczności psychologicznej i spostrzeganej stygmatyzacji z satysfakcją z życia osób chorych na padaczkę: perspektywa terapii akceptacji i zaangażowania (ACT)

ObjectivesEpilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorder with broad impact on psychological functioning of patients. The main objective of the article is to examine links between psychological flexibility (PF), perceived stigma and satisfaction with life in people suffering from epilepsy in Poland. Moreover, we wanted to check if the level of psychological flexibility moderates their satisfaction with life.MethodsOne hundred and forty four respondents participated in the study (72 respondents suffering from epilepsy). They were surveyed with the following questionnaires: SWLS, AAQ-II and scale to measure the perceived stigma.ResultsThe study showed that the participants suffering from epilepsy had lower quality of life and lower psychological flexibility while their perceived stigma level was higher. In addition, it was shown that psychological flexibility can predict the level of satisfaction with life.ConclusionsThe results suggest, that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which is aimed at improving the level of psychological flexibility, might be a valuable treatment option for people with epilepsy in Poland.