(2018) Self-esteem and locus of control in the initial and final stages of drug withdrawal among addicts attending rehabilitation centers. Rawal Medical Journal. pp. 309-313. ISSN 03035212 (ISSN)
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Abstract
Objective: To compare self-esteem and locus of control in the initial and final stages of withdrawal in addicts attending addiction treatment centers. Methodology: This descriptive-correlational research studied 150 addicts admitted to addiction treatment centers employing convenience- sampling technique. The data were collected using Rosenberg's Self-esteem Scale and Rotter Locus of Control questionnaire. The results were analyzed in SPSS version 16. th Results: On the 12 day of the drug withdrawal, 96 addicts had moderate self-esteem and 102 had internal locus of control. The results of the Pearson's correlation coefficient showed a significant linear relationship between locus of control and self-esteem in the final stages of withdrawal. Conclusion: High self-esteem has been effective in improving locus of control and decreasing psychological disorders and it can be considered the optimal treatment method in psychology. © 2018, Pakistan Medical Association. All rights reserved.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Addiction Locus of control Self-esteem adult aged Article comparative study cross-sectional study divorced person drug dependence drug withdrawal employment status family history female human male married person psychological well-being questionnaire rehabilitation care Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale self control self esteem single (marital status) |
| Page Range: | pp. 309-313 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Rawal Medical Journal |
| Journal Index: | Scopus |
| Volume: | 43 |
| Number: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 03035212 (ISSN) |
| Depositing User: | Zahra Otroj |
| URI: | http://eprints.mui.ac.ir/id/eprint/18408 |
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