Role of Perceived Social Support and Sense of Coherence Towards Quality of Life Among People Seeking Treatment for Substance Use
subject: Perceived social support; Quality of life; Sense of coherence; Substance use
description: A significant portion of individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder confront societal neglect and escalating stigma. This heightened pressure contributes to increased stress and the emergence of comorbid psychiatric conditions alongside their existing affliction. Considering it to be a significant untouched area, the current empirical research was undertaken to explore the role of psychological factors towards quality of life among people seeking treatment for substance use. To accomplish the proposed objectives a correlation design had been adopted and standardized psychological measures were administered on a sample of 100 participants who were registered under residential rehabilitation programs. The data was analyzed using SPSS statistical software and the findings revealed a significant positive correlation of perceived social support and a sense of coherence with quality of life, i.e., r = 0.72 (p <.001) and r = 0.68 (p <.001), respectively. Further, perceived social support and sense of coherence also emerged as predictors (R2 = 55%) of quality of life among people seeking treatment for substance use. Findings provide strong advocacy that people seeking treatment for substance use should be provided with social support which in turn helps them to hold a sense of coherence and ultimately both contributes to their overall quality of life. 2024 selection and editorial matter, Dr. Sundeep Katevarapu, Dr. Anand Pratap Singh, Dr. Priyanka Tiwari, Ms. Akriti Varshney, Ms. Priya Lanka, Ms. Aankur Pradhan, Dr. Neeraj Panwar, Dr. Kumud Sapru Wangnue; individual chapters, the contributors.
creator: Jeswani, Pritanshi; Mukherjee, Sonali
source: Health Psychology in Integrative Health Care;pp.114-120
publisher: Taylor and Francis
date: 01-01-2025
rights: Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
relation: ISBN: 978-104034422-4; 978-103298046-1;
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Jeswani P., Department of Clinical Psychology, Post Graduate Institute of Behavioral and Medical Sciences, C.G, Raipur, India; Mukherjee S., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), NCR, Delhi, India