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@article{210710,
        author = {Ajilal P},
        title = {PREDICTORS OF SOCIAL DYSFUNCTION: A MULTIPLE REGRESSION ANALYSIS},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {6},
        pages = {2003-2011},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=210710},
        abstract = {The present study aimed to identify the significant predictors of social dysfunction among adults in Kerala. Social dysfunction is an important dimension of general health, reflecting difficulties in performing daily activities, taking decisions, assuming responsibilities, and maintaining effective social functioning. The study examined the predictive contributions of self-control, general stress, extraversion, self-image, self-confidence, self-satisfaction, self-reliance, spirituality, self-respect, somatic symptoms, anxiety and insomnia, and depression to social dysfunction. The sample consisted of 300 individuals randomly selected from the general population of Kerala, aged between 20 and 40 years. Data were collected using standardized psychological tools, including the Self-Control Scale, General Stress Scale, E-I Inventory, A Self-Profile, Spirituality Scale, General Health Scale, and Personal Information Schedule. Pearson’s product-moment correlation and stepwise multiple regression analyses were employed to analyse the data. 
The results revealed that self-image, self-reliance, self-satisfaction, depression, extraversion, spirituality, and general stress were significant predictors of social dysfunction, jointly accounting for 28 per cent of the variance (R = 0.529, R² = 0.280). Self-image emerged as the strongest predictor, followed by self-reliance and self-satisfaction. Self-image, self-reliance, self-satisfaction, extraversion, and spirituality showed negative associations with social dysfunction, whereas depression and general stress showed positive associations. The findings highlight the importance of psychological and personal factors in understanding social dysfunction and suggest that enhancing positive self-perception, self-reliance, self-satisfaction, and stress management may contribute to improved social functioning and general well-being.},
        keywords = {Social dysfunction, self-image, self-reliance, self-satisfaction, depression, extraversion, spirituality, general stress, multiple regression.},
        month = {November},
        }