Background: Disability can be defined as an intricate condition encompassing impairments, limitations in activities, and restrictions in effective participation. Disability as a condition is perceived to influence the quality of life and psychological well-being. Though, the association between these constructs are less explored in the context of disability.
Objectives: The present study aimed to assess the gender differences in psychological well-being of persons with disability and contribution of quality of life in psychological well-being of persons with disability.
Method: A correlational research design was employed and a sample of 52 adults (31 males and 21 females) with disabilities were included in the present study. Data was collected through self-reported psychological well-being Scale (Ryff and Keyes, 1995) and WHOQOL-BREF (1999). The statistical analysis used were descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis.
Results: The results showed that persons with disabilities experience a moderate level of psychological well-being. Non-significant gender difference in psychological well-being of persons with disabilities was observed. The analysis revealed that psychological well-being is significantly positively correlated with all domains of quality of life that are physical health (r=.30, p<0.05), psychological health (r=.39, p<0.01), social relationships (r=.31, p<0.05) and environmental (r=.34, p<0.05) and psychological health domain of quality of life emerged as a significant predictor of psychological well-being which is bringing 15% of variance.


Conclusion: Psychological health is a significant determiner of psychological well-being among persons with disability, therefore, enhancing psychological heath components such as, positive feeling, self-esteem, positive bodily image and appearance may enhance psychological well-being in this population.