Ahmed, W., Mohamed, H., Abo Elghiet, M. (2025). Relationship between Perceived Social Support, Life Satisfaction and Treatment Motivation among Substance Abuse Dependents. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 13(51), 286-300. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.375596.2056
Wafaa Mohamed Osama Ahmed; Hosnia Shehata Mohamed; Manal Abo Elil Abo Elghiet. "Relationship between Perceived Social Support, Life Satisfaction and Treatment Motivation among Substance Abuse Dependents". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 13, 51, 2025, 286-300. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.375596.2056
Ahmed, W., Mohamed, H., Abo Elghiet, M. (2025). 'Relationship between Perceived Social Support, Life Satisfaction and Treatment Motivation among Substance Abuse Dependents', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 13(51), pp. 286-300. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.375596.2056
Ahmed, W., Mohamed, H., Abo Elghiet, M. Relationship between Perceived Social Support, Life Satisfaction and Treatment Motivation among Substance Abuse Dependents. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2025; 13(51): 286-300. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.375596.2056
Relationship between Perceived Social Support, Life Satisfaction and Treatment Motivation among Substance Abuse Dependents
1Nurse Specialist at Assiut Mental Health Hospital Egypt.
2Assistant Professor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Department Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
3Assistant Professor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: Substance abuse has an impact on a person's emotional, mental, and physical health. Individuals with substances abuse require considerable social support than others, since it contributes greatly to their recovery. Social support plays a crucial role in helping individuals cope with substance dependence by enhancing their life satisfaction and motivation for treatment as treatment motivation is influenced by a combination of social support and the potential for improved life satisfaction. Aim of the Study: To assess the relationship between perceived social support, life satisfaction and treatment motivation among substance abuse dependents. Research Design: A descriptive correlational research design. Setting: The study was conducted in Assiut mental health hospital. Sample: A purposive sample of 394 substance users was included. Tools:Demographic and clinical characteristics sheet,multidimensional scale of perceived social support, satisfaction with life scale, treatment motivation questionnaire. Results: Nearly two-thirds of patients have high level of perceived social support, above the half of patients are satisfied and above two-thirds of patients have high level of treatment motivation. Conclusion: Results show that, perceived social support is strongly positively correlated with life satisfaction and treatment motivation. Additionally, a significant positive relationship exists between life satisfaction and treatment motivation. Recommendations: Integrating social support into rehabilitation and treatment programs as part of the treatment process.
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