Abstract
The present study was conducted to investigate the relationship
between protective factors, drug use and depression in young drug
users. It was hypothesized that a) Protective factors will have
negative relationship with drug use and depression in young drug
users; b) Drug use will mediate the relationship between protective
factors and depression. Sample comprised of 200 drug users
recruited from different clinics of Lahore, Pakistan. Sample ranged
in ages between 18-25 years (M = 23.20, SD = 1.99). The
Communities that Care Youth Survey (Arthur, Hawkins, Pollard,
Catalano, & Baglioni, 2002), Drug Abuse Questionnaire (Kvist,
Archer, & Mousavi, 2013) and Depression Scale (Jessor, Turbin &
Costa, 1998) were used for assessment. Data was analyzed using
Descriptive statistics, Pearson Product moment correlation analysis
and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results revealed that
protective factors had negative relationship with drug use and
depression while drug use had positive relationship with
depression. Drug use mediated the relationship between protective
factors and depression. The findings have important implications
for drug rehabilitation services, drug users, their families and
communities who can play an important role as protective factors
against drug use.
Saira Khalid, Rukhsana Kausar. (2016) Protective Factors, Drug Use and Depression in Young Drug Users, Journal of Behavioural Sciences, Volume 26, Issue 2.
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