The Level of Emotional Regulation and Its Relationship to the Quality of Social Life Among Married People with Motor Disabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the levels of emotional regulation and the quality of social life among married people with motor disabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to indicate the nature of the correlation between them. The descriptive survey method was used to achieve the study objectives. The study sample consisted of (149) male married individuals with motor disabilities between the ages of (25-50) years in Najran region, Saudi Arabia, in 2023. A questionnaire prepared by the researchers consisting of ten items was used to measure the level of emotional regulation. Another questionnaire of seven items was used to measure the quality of social life among the study sample. The results showed that the level of emotional regulation among married people with motor disabilities from the point of view of the study sample came to a low degree. Also, the quality of social life among married people with motor disabilities from the point of view of the study sample received a medium degree. In addition, the results showed that there is a positive (direct) and statistically significant correlation at the significance level of (0.01) between the first domain, “positive re-evaluation”, the second domain, “re-planning and positive focus”, the level of emotional regulation as a whole, and the level of quality of social life among married people with motor disabilities. The study recommended the need for the Ministry of Social Development to work on preparing social and community programs and activities that deal with married people with motor disabilities. These programs ensure their emotional regulation and social quality of life. It is also recommended to remove all societal barriers to their inclusion in forms of social life.