Employment and multiple sclerosis

A meta-analytic review of psychological correlates

Bibliographic Data

ID15084776
AuthorsDiana S Dorstyn (0000-0002-7799-8177, The University of Adelaide, corresponding author), Rachel M Roberts, Rachel Roberts (0000-0002-9547-9995, The University of Adelaide), Gregory Murphy (LaTrobe University, Australia), Rebecca Haub (The University of Adelaide)
Year2019
Volume24
Issue1
Pages38-51
Publication date2019-01-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/1359105317691587
PMID28810436
OpenAlexW2587757632
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited83

The association between employment and psychological health in adults with multiple sclerosis was examined ( N = 33 studies). Standardised mean differences (Hedges’ g) between those employed and those not in the workforce were calculated. Employed peers reported significantly greater quality of life and mood, cited fewer work and multiple sclerosis–related difficulties and were more likely to adopt problem-focused coping strategies, considered to be more effective in managing specific stressors. These data are consistent with the positive by-products of maintaining work with multiple sclerosis. Further research is needed to determine the longitudinal course of coping for those who remain employed

Mood · Multiple sclerosis · Psychiatry · Stressor · Workforce · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies · Psychology

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