Związek cech temperamentu EA S-D ze wsparciem społecznym oraz z satysfakcją z życia u osób zakażonych wirusem HIV
Ass ociation between eas temperament traits, social supportand the life satisfaction in hiv+ individuals

Summary/Abstract: The main aim of this research was to check the association between EAS temperament traits, social support dimensions and the level of life satisfaction among HIV+ individuals. The second goal of this research was to examine sex differences in the temperament traits level and social support dimensions. The research sample comprising 283 individuals (including 250 men and 33 women) aged 20 to 74 years diagnosed with HIV-positive. The variables were assessed with the EAS-D Temperament Survey, the Berlin Social Support Scale (BSSS), the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) as well as demographical survey which was created for the purpose of this research. The statistical analysis demonstrated the association between temperament traits, social support dimensions and the level of life satisfaction. Distress, fear and anger correlated negatively, while activity and sociability correlated positively with social support dimensions and the life satisfaction level. Additionally, significant differences between HIV+ and HIV/AIDS patients in sociability and some social support dimensions and the level of life satisfaction were observed.

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