Measuring Motivational Readiness for Change among Drug Addicts in Malaysia: a Descriptive Analysis

This study investigated the Stages of Motivational Readiness for Change (SMRC) related to the physical activity of community college students. The transtheoretical model was the basis for examining frequency and intentions of physical activity, relationships between behaviors, and demographic variables such as age, gender, income, relationship status, dependents, GPA, and BMI. A conceptual model was also created to depict statistically significant predictability for the stage of readiness for change, BMI, intention to use facilities, and current physical activity frequency. Findings revealed that stages varied according to gender, relationship status, and having children. In addition, SMRC was found to be a key predictor of students' current physical activity habits. Understanding the SMRC is helpful for administrators to determine levels of physical activity as it can provide a greater understanding of student mindset and result in determining appropriate programs, marketing strategies, and facility improvements for students to become more physically active.

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Rehabilitasi Eks-Pecandu Narkoba Melalui Pendekatan Agama Islam

ISLAMIC COUNSELING Jurnal Bimbingan Konseling Islam ◽

10.29240/jbk.v2i1.377 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 43

Author(s):

Ahmad Saefulloh

Keyword(s):

Religious Education ◽

Qualitative Method ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Document Analysis ◽

Research Data ◽

Drug Addicts ◽

Educational Values ◽

Preventive Effort ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

The Government

This effort can not be fully burdened to the government only, there needs to be synergy between government, society, parents, and related institutions in their field. This effort is one form of mutual concern that has been listed in the Narcotics Act, and the cultivation of values of Islamic Religious Education as a preventive effort that is being done. The existence of rehabilitation efforts through the Islamic approach is one alternative to prevent the return of ex-drug addicts in harmful environments. The purpose of this research is to explain how the rehabilitation of drug addicts through Islamic approach. The research method used qualitative method, then the research data was collected through interview and document analysis, and then processed by using qualitative descriptive analysis. The results show that there are three approaches of Islam by planting Religious education values that can be applied such as: (1) The Cultivation of the Aqidah Educational Values; (2) Planting the values of religious education; (3) The cultivation of moral values.

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URGENCY OF INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT ON DRUGS CRIME (A Study in Purbalingga Regency)

Jurnal Dinamika Hukum ◽

10.20884/1.jdh.2017.17.1.818 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 40

Author(s):

Yusuf Saefudin ◽

Agus Raharjo ◽

Budiono Budiono

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Integrated Assessment ◽

Treatment Plan ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Research Result ◽

Drug Abuser ◽

Drug Abusers ◽

Drug Addicts ◽

Drug Traffickers ◽

Assessment Result

Various rules are formulated to repress the drug abuser and trafficking, one of which is through integrated assessment. The paper explains the philosophy of integrated assessment and implementation of the integrated assessment in Purbalingga Regency. This research is empirical by applying methods of survey, observation, interview and literature review. Data were collected and analyzed qualitatively by descriptive analysis. Based on the research result, integrated assessment is a mechanism designed to differentiate drug abusers and addicts from drug traffickers and also to make treatment plan for the drug addicts and drug abusers. In Purbalingga, integrated assessment has been implemented since 2015. Yet practically several obstacles are identified including assessment request and assessment result is overdue issued, lack of coordination among Integrated Assessment Team, secretary facilities of Integrated Assessment Team is not adequate, infrastructure of rehabilitation place is limited and the programs of rehabilitation do not procedurally run.Key words: Integrated Assessment, Drugs Crime, Penal Meditation

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MEASURING READINESS FOR CHANGE AMONG CRACK COCAINE USERS: A DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS

Substance Use & Misuse ◽

10.1081/ja-100104085 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 36 (6-7) ◽

pp. 687-699 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Harvey A. Siegal ◽

Li Li ◽

Richard C. Rapp ◽

Pranjit Saha

Keyword(s):

Crack Cocaine ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Readiness For Change ◽

Cocaine Users

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Evaluation of Motivation for the Treatment of Drug Addicts with Personality Disorders

The Spanish Journal of Psychology ◽

10.1017/sjp.2020.13 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 23 ◽

Author(s):

José M. Martínez-González ◽

Alfonso Caracuel ◽

Raquel Vilar-López ◽

Elisardo Becoña ◽

Antonio Verdejo-García

Keyword(s):

Psychological Distress ◽

Personality Disorders ◽

Rasch Analysis ◽

Readiness For Change ◽

Drug Addicts ◽

Drug Dependent ◽

Level Of Motivation ◽

The Impact ◽

The Rasch Model ◽

Motivation For Treatment

Abstract Lack of motivation for the treatment of drug addiction is associated with dropout and relapses. Further, personality disorders (PD) have traditionally been linked to low motivation and therapeutic failure. Thus, the present study aims to analyze the structure of the Motivation for Treatment Questionnaire (MTQ–8), as well as to determine differences in motivation due to the presence of PD and the impact of psychological adjustment on motivation. The sample included 125 patients (84% male) who started a treatment for their addiction to cocaine and alcohol. Rasch analysis was applied for the first objective, and means contrast and regression analysis for the others. The two subscales of the MTQ–8 fit the Rasch model, with appropriate psychometric characteristics when merging Items 5 and 7. The presence of PD was not associated with reduced motivation. Motivation for treatment was greater when abstinence was less than three weeks, and psychological distress predicted motivation for treatment. The present study confirms that MTQ–8 subscales are suitable for measuring motivation for treatment and readiness for change in drug-dependent patients. It is noted that the presence of PD should not be associated with a lower level of motivation, and that psychological distress influences motivation.

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Examining Associations of Ego Resilience, Depression, Stress, and the Stages of Motivational Readiness for Change (SMRC)

Journal of Affective Disorders Reports ◽

10.1016/j.jadr.2021.100178 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 100178

Author(s):

Dohyun Lee ◽

Hung Sa Lee

Keyword(s):

Readiness For Change ◽

Motivational Readiness ◽

Ego Resilience

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RESILIENCE AMONG DRUG ABUSER UNDER TREATMENT PROGRAM IN DRUG REHABILITATION CENTER IN SURABAYA

Journal of Vocational Nursing ◽

10.20473/jovin.v1i2.23561 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 135

Author(s):

Fauziah Fitri Hernanto ◽

Agung Putri Harsa ◽

Roby Aji Permana

Keyword(s):

Drug Abuse ◽

Health Workers ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Drug Addict ◽

Neurological Dysfunction ◽

Drug Addicts ◽

Drug Rehabilitation ◽

Rehabilitation Center ◽

Thinking Process ◽

Pass Through

Introduction: Drug abuse is very dangerous because it disrupts the ability to thinking process. Drugs have three dangerous characteristics, namely, addiction, tolerance, and habituation that cause an addict to be compelled to continue using drugs or to try drugs again. A former drug addict is prone to experience inability to pass through stress and stress due to symptoms of neurological dysfunction, physical craving suggestions, and loss of support from the environment. To deal with this situation, former drug addicts must defend themselves by bringing up a source of strength from within themselves called resilience. Increased self-resilience will help former drug addicts to cope with the difficulties experienced, times of crisis, avoid addiction, and overcome stress triggers. Methods: This study used a descriptive design and the sample size was 30 respondents with purposive sampling. The variables of this study was resilience measured through the questionnaire. Results: The results of descriptive analysis show that 16 (53.3%) respondents have low resilience, 6 (20%) respondents have very low resilience, and 8 (26.7%) respondents have sufficient resilience. Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that most former drug addicts have low resilience. Health workers and facilitators play an important role in fostering the resilience of former drug addicts.

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