Author: Saira Batool
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Kausar
Degree: M.phil
Year: 2011-2013
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The present study was conducted to investigate the relationship between protective factors, drug use and depression in young drug users. It was hypothesized that a) There is likely to be negative relationship between protective factors and drug use in young drug users; b) There is likely to be negative relationship between protective factors and depression in young drug users; c) Emotion focused coping is likely to have a positive relationship with drug use in young drug users; d) Problem focused coping is likely to have a negative relationship with drug use in young drug users; e) There is likely to be positive relationship between drug use and depression in young drug users; f) Protective factors are likely to predict drug use in young drug users. Total 200 of drug users were recruited from different hospitals and clinics of Lahore. The age range of sample was 18 to 25 years (M = 23.20, SD = 1.99). The Communities That Care Youth Survey (Arthur, Hawkins, Pollard, & Catalano, 2002), Drug Abuse Questionnaire (Kvist, Archer, & Mousavi, 2012) and Depression Scale (Jessor, Turbin & Costa, 1998) were used for assessment. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results revealed that protective factors had negative relationship with drug use and depression while drug use had positive relationship with depression. Self controlling coping was the only significant predictor of drug use. It was also found that drug use mediated the relationship between self controlling coping and depression. In the light of findings certain programs can be initiated to raise awareness among individuals, families and communities regarding the role of protective factors in the prevention of drug use.
Keywords: Protective Factors, Drug Users, Coping, Depression.
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
