Variables modulating stress and coping that discriminate drug consumers from low or nondrug consumers.
The present study assesses how certain stress and coping variables relate to drug use. A total of 124 subjects (85 men, 39 women) took part. They were divided into two groups: consumers and low or nonconsumers. Results indicate that consumers show significantly lower scores in self-control than low or nonconsumers. This research is of interest because it analyzes the relationship among assertiveness, self-control, self-efficacy, and drug use. We consider it worthwhile to take these variables into account when planning prevention programs.
López-Torrecillas
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Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológico, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Granada, España. fcalopez@platon.ugr.es
Godoy García
J F
JF
Pérez García
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M
Godoy Izquierdo
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D
Sánchez-Barrera
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MB
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001242:Assertiveness; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D010555:Personality Inventory; D020377:Self Efficacy; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology*