Social Adjustment, Life Satisfaction and Mental Health Among Heavy Smokers: Policy and Practice for Healthcare Professionals

Abstract

This research explores the relationship between social adjustment, life satisfaction, and
mental health among heavy smokers. Correlation and comparative group design were
used in this study. The total sample of the study consisted of 120 participants who were
divided into two groups, i.e., younger adults and middle adults. The age range of
participants was also divided into two groups i.e., 20-35 and 35-50. It was hypothesized
that there would be a significant relationship between social adjustment, life
satisfaction, and mental health among heavy smokers. Social adjustment (Cooper &
Gath, 1977), Life satisfaction scale (Mehmood, 2013), and General health
questionnaire-28 (Goldberg 1978) were used to measure the social adjustment, life
satisfaction and mental health among heavy smokers. Results showed positive
relationship related to age and income. Further, the results showed that there is no
mentaly healthy significant difference between younger adult heavy smokers and
middle adult heavy smokers. Moreover, our hypotheses supported the current research
model. This study provides an overview of heavy smokers’ mental health as well as
highlights areas where further investigation may yield benefits to mental health
professionals.