Author/Authors :
Roustaei, Amin Department of Psychology - Payame Nour University, Sari, Iran , Bakhshipoor, Babollah Department of Consulting - Payame Nour University of Sari, Sari, Iran , Doostian, Younes tudent Research Committee - University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Goodiny, Ali Akbar Department of Consulting - School of Psychology and Educational Sciences - Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran , Koohikar, Mansoureh Substance Abuse and Dependence Research Center - University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Massah, Omid University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
Background: The aim of this research was to determine the effectiveness of resilience training upon ego-control and hardiness of the addicted persons.Methods: This was a semi-experimental study with pretest and posttest control groups which was conducted in Sari, Iran, during 2014-2015. Thirty persons were selected among 240 illicit drug users who underwent screening. Resilience training was performed in ten sessions for the experimental group. The Kobasa hardiness questionnaire and self-restraint scale (SRS) were used for data collection and multivariate covariance test was performed for data analysis.Findings: According to the data, ego-control and hardiness of participants were improved significantly by resilience training (P < 0.001).Conclusion: Resilience training is effective upon the rate of ego–control and self-restraint and hardiness. This method can be used in addiction treatment clinics and residential centers.
Keywords :
Resilience , hardiness , Illicit drug users , Substance use disorders
