Correlation between Psychological Resilience, Aggressive Behavior, and Quality of Life among Patients with Schizophrenia

Background: Schizophrenia is a chronic and disabling mental disorder that significantly impairs both the psychological and general well-being of individuals.It compromises their capacity to manage stress effectively, often resulting in heightened aggressive behaviors, reduced psychological resilience, and diminished quality of life.Aim of the Study: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between psychological resilience, aggressive behavior, and quality of life among patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.Design: A descriptive correlational research design was employed.Setting:The study was conducted at the psychiatric outpatient clinics of the Psychiatric and Mental Health Hospital for Addiction Treatment in Benha City, Qalyubia Governorate, under the General Secretariat of Mental Health, Egypt.Sample: A purposive sample of 100 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia was recruited from the specified psychiatric outpatient clinics.Tools: Tool I: Structured Interview Questionnaire, Tool II: Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, Tool III: Aggression Scale Tool IV: Quality of Life Scale.Results: The findings revealed that fewer than 75% of the participants exhibited low levels of psychological resilience and overall quality of life.Additionally, over 75% demonstrated high levels of aggression.Conclusion: A highly statistically significant negative correlation was observed between psychological resilience and aggressive behavior, as well as between aggressive behavior and quality of life.Conversely, there was a highly significant positive correlation between psychological resilience and quality of life.Recommendation: It is recommended to implement psychoeducational nursing programs across all psychiatric hospitals for patients with schizophrenia, aiming to reduce aggressive behavior, strengthen psychological resilience, and ultimately improve all aspects of their quality of life.