Emotion Regulation, Self-compassion, and Quality of Life among Women with Infertility

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Page: 208-212

P. Sherin and K. V. Krishna (Department of Psychology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu)

Infertility represents a complex and emotionally challenging medical condition, profoundly impacting individuals and their quality of life. It has become a primary health concern affecting millions of people around the globe. The increasing trends in infertility have produced an imbalance in the lives of women. In this alarming trend, it is essential to identify the psychological factors and their contribution to the quality of life of women with infertility. The objective of the study is to find out the relationship between emotion regulation, self-compassion, and quality of life among women with infertility. A correlational research design was followed. The sample consisted of 30 women with fertility issues, aged 20 to 45 years, selected using purposive sampling from a fertility clinic in Palakkad district of Kerala. Personal data sheets and standardized questionnaires such as the emotion-regulation questionnaire, self-compassion scale, and the FertiQoL questionnaire were used. The findings indicate a significant positive correlation between cognitive reappraisal, self-compassion and quality of life. As the results indicated, emotion regulation and self-compassion act as protective factors that are positively related to quality of life. Similarly, enhancing emotion regulation and self-compassion will produce more clinical outcomes, and designing interventions incorporating these two factors will be appropriate in infertility management.