Abstract
Background:Several factors influence the beginning and maintenance of substance use. The purpose of this study was to examine as well as to compare ‘self-regulation’ in both substance dependent and non-substance dependent individuals.Method:In a cross-sectional study 228 (118 substance dependent and 110 with no history of using substance) participants aged 16-55 were recruited. All of the participants were asked to complete the Self-Regulation Inventory (SRI-25) and a demographic characteristics data checklist. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency, mean and standard deviation) and the t-test.Results:The results showed significant differences between substance dependent and non- substance dependent groups in all the scales of the self-regulation inventory including positive actions, controllability, expression of feelings and needs, assertiveness, and well-being seeking (p<0.01).Conclusion:Self-regulation and self-control skills in drug dependent individuals are lower than those without substance dependence individuals. It is concluded that substance use may related to a deficiency in self-control and regulation of feelings. Therefore, for prevention and treatment of substance dependence disorder, it is necessary to work out and exploit strategies that include the improvement of self-regulation.
Highlights
Addiction is an important worldwide public health problem with various negative effects (Newcomb & Locke, 2005)
It is concluded that substance use may related to a deficiency in self-control and regulation of feelings
For prevention and treatment of substance dependence disorder, it is necessary to work out and exploit strategies that include the improvement of self-regulation
Summary
Addiction is an important worldwide public health problem with various negative effects (Newcomb & Locke, 2005). Two Substance use disorders in DSM-IV are substance abuse and substance dependence. It is commonly held that certain individuals are vulnerable to substance dependence/substance abuse. Psychological variables such as attachment style (Kassel, Wardle, & Roberts, 2007) attachment trauma (Padykula & Conklin, 2010) and self-regulation (Percy, 2008) are held to be related to drug use. The problems in the development of attachment and low self-regulation might be related to the vulnerability to develop substance dependence (Khantzian, 2003). Deficiencies in regulating emotions related to drug experimentation and dependence (Dawes, Tarter, & Kirisci, 1997; Khantzian, 1997). The purpose of this study was to examine as well as to compare ‘self-regulation’ in both substance dependent and non-substance dependent individuals
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