Problem-Focused Coping as a Predictor of Psychological Well-Being in Individuals with Substance Use Disorder: Problem-Focused Coping and Psychological Well-Being

Tabasam Jabbar; Sanober Khanum; Hina Imran

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v5i02.1309

Authors

Tabasam Jabbar Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
Sanober Khanum Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
Hina Imran Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v5i02.1309

Keywords:

Coping Mechanism, Substance Use, Psychological Stress, Environmental Mastery, Self-Acceptance

Abstract

The explanation of the term coping is how a person address challenging situations through different behavioral and cognitive strategies. Problem-focused coping include strategies through which a person focuses on finding the solutions to problem that leads to maintaining psychological well-being. Objective: To investigate the predictive association of problem-focused coping with individual’s psychological well-being in people grappling with substance use disorder. Method: The theoretical model of the study was based on Lazarus and Folkman’s Transactional Model of Stress and Coping and Six Factor Model of Psychological Well-Being The sample size comprised of 128 participants with substance used disorder between the ages 20 to 40 years old (M=30.14; SD=6.64). The entire sample was drawn from diverse Rehabilitation Centers located in Karachi. Participants were selected by using purposive sampling technique. In this study three measures were used; semi structure interview form, Ryff Scales of Psychological Well-Being-Urdu Version and the locally constructed Coping Styles Scale. Descriptive statistics and Linear Regression Analyses were utilized for sample characterization and to ascertain the predictive relationship between variables. Results: Results revealed that in those with substance use disorder, the use of problem-focused strategies significantly predicted the psychological well-being. Moreover, the analysis highlighted that problem-focused coping significantly predicted six dimensions of psychological well-being in this population. Conclusions: These findings underscore the importance of coping strategies in treating individuals with substance use disorder, facilitating effective stress management, and maintaining psychological well-being. Awareness campaigns supported by research helps in maintaining insight and positive mental health

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