Investigating the Effects of OCD Traits on the Quality of Life among Adults: The moderating role of Social Support

Abstract

The study investigates the effect of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) traits on the quality of life among adults, specifically examining the moderating role of social support. A correlational research design was employed, and data was collected using a purposive sampling technique from 200 students (aged 18-30), including both male and female participants. The psychological tools used for measurement were the Obsessive Compulsion Inventory-Revised (Foa et al., 2002) for OCD traits, the Multidimensional Scale for Perceived Social Support (Zimet et al., 2016) for social support, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) (Skevington et al., 2004) for assessing quality of life. A correlational research design was used, and data analysis was conducted using Pearson product-moment correlation and Hayes Process 4.2, Model 1, to examine moderating effects. The findings indicated that OCD traits are significantly negatively association with both quality of life and social support. Additionally, social support was found to have a significant positive association with quality of life. The results also suggested that social support plays a significant moderating role in the relationship between OCD traits and quality of life in adults. Future research should explore different OCD symptoms to better understand their specific effects on quality of life and the moderating role of social support.