Psychological wellbeing of adult substance users and non users: a comparative study

Abstract

OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to explore the differences in psychological wellbeing among substance users and non-users.

STUDY DESIGN

Comparative research design.

PLACE AND DURATION OF THE STUDY

Data were collected from different drug rehabilitation centers of Karachi, Pakistan, from January 2019 to May 2019.

SUBJECTS AND METHODS

The sample comprised of 300 participants aged 18 to 45 years, among them 150 were diagnosed with substance use disorder (selected from different drug rehabilitation Centre of Karachi) and 150 participants without any disorder,(selected from normal population). Ryff Scale of Psychological Well Being and a detail Demographic Interview Information form were administered using convenient sampling technique, while statistical analysis was done by using SPSS, 20.

RESULTS

Of the 300 participants, 195 (65%) were males and 105 (35%) were females. The mean age was 24.65±4.88 years. Adults with substance use disorder had relatively low scores on overall construct of psychological wellbeing than adults without any substance use. Whereas, adults without substance use score higher on the measure of autonomy (28.62), personal growth (29.06), self acceptance and purpose in life (30.16) as compared to adults with substance use disorder.(p<0.01).

CONCLUSION

Adults with substance use disorder showed lower psychological wellbeing on the measures of autonomy, positive relations with others, purpose in life, environmental mastery and self-acceptance as compared to normal counterparts