DOI: 10.4103/jose.jose_4_26 ISSN: 0973-662X

A comparative analysis of life satisfaction and community integration among caregivers of persons with aphasia and neurotypical individuals

Khyathi G. Jain, Satyapal P. Goswami
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Abstract

Purpose:

This study aimed to examine life satisfaction and community integration among caregivers of persons with aphasia (CPWA), exploring the influence of demographic factors (age and gender) and the relationship between integration domains and overall well-being.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional design was employed with two groups: CPWA ( n = 35) and neurotypicals ( n = 35). Participants completed the Life Satisfaction Index-11 and Community Integration Questionnaire. Data nonnormality (Shapiro–Wilk, P < 0.001) warranted nonparametric analyses: Spearman’s rho, Kruskal–Wallis H, and Mann–Whitney U tests, along with descriptives like frequency, percentage, and mean and standard deviation for demographics like age and gender.

Results:

CPWA reported significantly lower life satisfaction ( U = 374.00, z = −2.80, P = 0.005), home integration ( U = 323.00, z = −3.43, P = 0.001), and productive activity engagement ( U = 138.00, z = −5.72, P < 0.001) compared with neurotypical individuals, with no differences in social ( P = 0.104) or total integration ( P = 0.052). Life satisfaction was strongly correlated with all integration domains across groups ( ρ = 0.382–0.798, P = 0.001). Age comparisons were nonsignificant, whereas male CPWA reported higher home, social, and productive integration ( P ≤ 0.049).

Conclusion:

These findings highlight that interventions must extend beyond language rehabilitation to support real-world participation, psychosocial resilience, and role restoration. Prioritizing community integration and tailored support can enhance well-being, reduce caregiver burden, and ensure meaningful, sustainable inclusion in daily life.

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