Life satisfaction and life values in people with spinal cord injury living in three Asian countries: A multicultural study

This study explores how satisfied people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) are with their lives in India, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka. It also looks at what values are important to them. Researchers compared the level of satisfaction and life values among individuals using questionnaires that covered various aspects of life satisfaction and personal values. The study aimed to understand whether cultural values influence life satisfaction among people with SCI across these three Asian countries.

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  People with SCI in Vietnam reported significantly higher general life satisfaction compared to those in India and Sri Lanka.
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  Significant differences were found in demographic and life situation variables across the three countries, such as income, education, and housing adaptation.
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  No significant relationships were identified between life satisfaction and life values for people with SCI in India, Vietnam, or Sri Lanka.