The Moderating Role of Social Support in Enhancing Psychological Well-being After Physical Injury

Abstract

Physical injuries can result in severe psychological distress, negatively affecting emotional stability and overall well-being.
Emotional regulation strategies, particularly cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression, play a vital role in managing stress
after an injury. Social support serves as a moderating factor, alleviating distress and enhancing resilience by fostering emotional
stability and psychological recovery (Mitchell et al., 2014). This study investigates how social support influences the relationship
between emotional regulation and psychological well-being among physically injured individuals. Results indicate that individuals with
strong social networks experience lower levels of depression and anxiety, highlighting the necessity of integrating social support
mechanisms into rehabilitation programs. The findings underscore the importance of adaptive emotional regulation strategies and
structured social support in post-injury psychological well-being.