A comparison of parenting schemas-based styles among individuals dependent to substance abuse and those without substance abuse

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 MA. in clinical psychology, Tehran, Iran

2 Assistant professor, Department of clinical psychology, Allameh Tabatabaei University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Introduction:Dependency to substance is considered the scourge of general health, socioeconomic development and security in both developed and developing countries. The aim of this study was to analyze and predict parenting styles schemas-based in individuals with substance abuse dependency and individuals without substance abuse.
Materials and Methods: The statistical population of this study descriptive-correlational study consisted of all individuals with substance abuse who are residents in the rehabilitation centers of 5th and 22th areas of Tehran and non-abuser individuals of the same districts. The sample population consisted of 200 individuals (100: substance abuse dependency and 100: individuals without substance abuse) selected by convenient sampling. In order to collect data, the Young parenting inventory (EMSs) short form and the demographic questionnaire were used. Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was used to analyze the data.
Results:There is a significant difference between the parenting styles among individuals with substance abuse dependency and individuals without substance abuse(P<0.05).
Conclusion:Considering the difference between parenting styles among individuals with substance abuse dependency and individuals without substance abuse, the findings of this study can be used in clinical treatment, consultation and prevention.

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