scholarly journals EFFECT OF HARD DRUG ADDICTION ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF PERSONS ATTENDING MAT CLINIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Alex Ivono Otoyo
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Drug Addiction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Representation ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Hard Drug ◽  
Primary Data Analysis

Purpose: The study, therefore, seeks to establish the effect of hard drug addiction on psychological well-being of persons attending mat clinic.Methodology: This study will adopt a descriptive survey design. The study will employ a population of 450 respondents, that is the, guardians /patients, and nurses of the clinic. The population of the study will include the patients attending and nurses working with the patients at MAT clinic in Kenya. According to Kothari (2004), a sample size of between 10 and 30% is a good representation of the target population, for populations not exceeding 1000. The target sample size for this study, therefore, will be 10% of the total respondents of the clinic, i.e., 45 respondents selected by simple random sampling method. Inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria will be used where the guardians/patients who attended the clinic and the nurses working in the clinic will be included, while the patients who are mentally incapacitated to respond to the questions as well as the nurses not directly involved with the patients will be excluded. The study will use questionnaires, key information and interview guides to collect the primary data. Analysis of data will be done by use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer software.Findings: The study finds that there is a significant impact of hard drug addiction on psychological well-being of persons attending mat clinic. Unique contribution to theory, policy, and practice: Both psychological well-being and substance abuse are influenced by numerous overlapping and interacting factors and as such, any psychometric scales trying to identify adolescents at risk for psychological problems and substance abuse would have to look at them in interaction. Fortunately, it seems that the Psychological Well-Being Scale used for the purpose of this research can serve this dual purpose, namely to identify adolescents with a negative psychological well-being and consequently identify those adolescents at risk for substance abuse.

Psychological well-being in childhood: The role of trait emotional intelligence, regulatory emotional self-efficacy, coping and general intelligence

2021 ◽  
pp. 135910452110406
Author(s):  
Marina Pauletto ◽  
Michele Grassi ◽  
Maria Chiara Passolunghi ◽  
Barbara Penolazzi
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
General Intelligence ◽  
Trait Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Psychological Well Being

Given the increase of mental health problems in youth, focusing on the promotion of psychological well-being is essential. Among the variables recognized as linked to children’s psychological well-being, trait emotional intelligence, emotional self-efficacy and coping seem to be crucial, whereas the role played by intelligence is still controversial. In the present study, we explored the combined effects of these variables, aimed at disentangling their unique contribution to psychological well-being of 74 children (41 males, mean age: 9.03 years). We administered verbal and reasoning tests as intelligence measures and self-report questionnaires to assess trait emotional intelligence, regulatory emotional self-efficacy, coping styles, psychological well-being. Correlations revealed two independent clusters of variables: a first cluster including intelligence indexes and a second cluster including psychological well-being, trait emotional intelligence, regulatory emotional self-efficacy and adaptive coping styles. Hierarchical regression analyses showed that only trait emotional intelligence and positive restructuring coping style significantly contributed to psychological well-being. This study highlights that, unlike general intelligence, trait emotional intelligence was associated to psychological well-being, whereas coping styles play a negligible role in explaining this relationship. These findings are valuable in identifying the most relevant factors for children’s adjustment and in enhancing emotion-related aspects in interventions for psychological well-being promotion.

Employment Training for At-risk Youth: A Program Evaluation Focusing on Changes in Psychological Well-being

2007 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Kyle Matsuba ◽  
Gavin J. Elder ◽  
Franca Petrucci ◽  
Tammy Marleau
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
At Risk Youth ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Employment Training

scholarly journals Psychological well-being of ex-drug addicted counselee in post-rehabilitation education

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Rudi Haryadi ◽  
Eka Sri Handayani ◽  
Sri Ayatina Hayati
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Substance Abuse Treatment ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Environmental Mastery ◽  
Self Acceptance ◽  
Abuse Treatment

This study aims to analyze the level of psychological well-being of ex-drug addicted counselee in post-rehabilitation education. The study was conducted in 2 communities of post-rehabilitation education providers in Semarang city. The level of psychological well-being of 40 respondents was measured by filling in the 18-item psychological well-being scale developed by Ryff (r = 0.83; v = 0.97). Measurement includes indicators: (1) self-acceptance; (2) positive relationships with others; (3) autonomy; (4) environmental mastery; (5) purpose in life; and (6) personal growth. Hypothesis test results indicate that the level of psychological well-being of ex-drug addicted counselee in post-rehabilitation education is significantly greater or equal to 80 (t = 49,140; sig = 0,000). 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Perceived Overqualification and Psychological Well-Being Among Immigrants

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Wassermann ◽  
Annekatrin Hoppe
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Host Country ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Perceived Overqualification ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Migration is often driven by immigrants’ hope of improving their job situation. However, in the host country, they are at risk of holding jobs below their qualifications. This study examines the relationship between perceived overqualification and psychological well-being (depressive symptoms and life satisfaction) among 176 Italian immigrants in Germany along with the buffering role of optimism and meaning-making. The results show that perceived overqualification is associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms and lower levels of life satisfaction. Optimism moderates the relationship between perceived overqualification and life satisfaction: the relationship is attenuated with increasing optimism. We conclude that interventions that enhance optimism could help immigrants cope with perceived overqualification.

Characteristics and Symptomatology of Patients Diagnosed with Unipolar Depression at Risk for Undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder: A Bipolar Survey

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 216-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan C. Bolge ◽  
Thomas Thompson ◽  
Eric Bourne ◽  
Kevin Nanry
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Healthcare Provider ◽  
Manic Episode ◽  
Unipolar Depression ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Text Revision

ABSTRACTObjective: To identify characteristics of patients diagnosed with unipolar depression who may have undiagnosed bipolar disorder.Methods: Patients diagnosed with unipolar depression by a healthcare provider were identified through the Consumer Health Sciences National Health and Wellness Survey. Manic symptoms, comorbid conditions, psychiatric symptomatology, use of healthcare resources, and patient demographics were identified through Internet-based questionnaires. A self-report adapted version of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition-Text Revision criteria identified symptoms consistent with a manic episode. Psychological well-being was measured by the Psychological General Well-Being Index.Results: Of the 1,602 respondents who met inclusion criteria, 219 (14% or ~1 out of 7) reported symptoms consistent with a manic episode and were considered at risk for undiagnosed bipolar disorder. These respondents were younger and had a lower socioeconomic status. At-risk patients rated their depression as more severe and experienced greater impairment of psychological well-being. More than 70% of those at risk reported speaking with a healthcare provider about their mania symptoms. Comorbid mental disorders, especially anxiety-related conditions, were common in these patients.Conclusion: These findings underscore the importance of evaluating unipolar patients for bipolar disorder and may help clinicians identify symptoms and comorbidities associated with patients with unipolar depression at risk for undiagnosed bipolar disorder.

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