Graduation Year

2024

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree

Ph.D.

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Degree Granting Department

Social Work

Major Professor

Sondra J. Fogel, Ph.D.

Committee Member

Michiel van Zyl, Ph.D.

Committee Member

Matthew Moore, Ph.D.

Committee Member

Robert Dedrick, Ph.D.

Keywords

adults, arthritis, health, social roles, social work, wellbeing

Abstract

This cross-sectional survey study utilized an adapted version of the Social Identity Model of Identity Change (SIMIC) to investigate associations between post-diagnostic factors, role salience identity changes, and satisfaction with life for U.S. adults with osteoarthritis (OA). Data were collected from 193 adults with OA using ResearchMatch. Results suggest that role limitations significantly contributed to explaining variations in role salience identity. Furthermore, a positive relationship was observed between change in role salience identity and satisfaction with life. A moderated moderation analysis assessing the interaction effects of satisfaction with role performance and social support on the relationship between role salience identity and satisfaction with life revealed non-significant interactions but highlighted that the conditional effects of specific values of satisfaction with role performance and social support may need further investigation. Social work practice considerations emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration and intervention development to address psychosocial aspects of OA. Limitations included limited sample diversity and cross-sectional methodology, suggesting the need for longitudinal investigations and interventions targeting social role limitations. Future research should focus on knowledge gaps in social work education and effective interventions to mitigate social role limitations' effects on the wellbeing of individuals with OA.

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