Emotional Intelligence, Motivation and Dysfunctional Attitude among Patients with Substance Use: Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Iram Naz (), Anum Naz and Dr. Sair
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Iram Naz: Department of PsychologyUniversity of Gujrat
Anum Naz: Department of PsychologyUniversity of Gujrat
Dr. Sair: Department of PsychologyUniversity of Gujrat

International Journal of Innovations in Science & Technology, 2022, vol. 4, issue 6, 01-08

Abstract: he study explores the significant predictive relationship between emotional intelligence, motivation, and dysfunctional attitude among substance use patients with the role of cognitive behavior therapy. The sample was comprised of 150 addictive patients. Among 150 patients, 40 were selected for intervention. The sample was divided into two groups of 20 each in the experimental and controlled groups. Participants were selected using a purposive sampling technique from Poly Clinic Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan. To estimate the constructs following scales were used Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Short Form Scale, Situational Motivation Scale, Dysfunctional Attitude Scale Short Form and Drug Abuse Screening Test all in Urdu. Patients with a high level of dysfunctional attitude were selected for intervention. For each participant, 12 sessions were planned. The statistical calculations were done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences(V-26). Regression analysis confirmed that emotional intelligence and motivation is a significant predictors of dysfunctional attitudes in substance used patients [R²=.066; F (2, 147) = 5.198, p

Keywords: Substance Use; Emotional Intelligence; Motivation; Dysfunctional Attitude; Cognitive Behavior Therap. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.33411/IJIST/20220403601

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