Abstract: Objective In order to improve the quality of life,we explored the influence factors of the family members of schizophrenic patients.Methods Fifty-five family members of schizophrenic patients and 55 normal controls were tested with the Generic Quality of Life Inventory(GQOLI),Social Support Assessment Scale(SSAS)and Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire(SCSQ).Results 1)The total score of GQOLIand physical health,mental health and social function factor scores in the observed group were significantly lower than those in the control;2)The total score of GQOLI and material life,physical health and mental health factor scores were positively correlated to the total score of SSAS;objective support,subjective support and utilization degree of social support score and social function factor score were positively correlated to the total score of SSAS and objective support score;3)The total score of GQOLI and material life,physical health,mental health and social function factor scores were positively correlated with the score of passive coping style,but they were negatively correlated with the score of negative coping style.Conclusion The family members life quality of schizophrenic patients was lower than that of the normal and significantly correlated with social support and coping style.

Key words: family members of schizophrenic patients, the quality of life, social support, coping style