Self-esteem and Locus of Control in the Initial and Final Stages of Drug Withdrawal Among Addicts Attending Rehabilitation Centers

Abstract

Objective: The present study aimed to compare self-esteem and locus of control in the initial and final stages of withdrawal in addicts attending addiction treatment centers. Methods: The present descriptive-correlational research studied 150 addicts admitted to addiction treatment centers using the convenience-sampling technique. The data were collected using the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale and the Rotter Locus of Control questionnaire. Results: The research findings showed that on the 12th day of the drug withdrawal, 96 addicts had moderate self-esteem and 102 addicts had internal locus of control. The results of the Pearson correlation coefficient showed a significant linear relationship between locus of control and self-esteem in the final stages of withdrawal. Conclusion: High self-esteem has been effective in improving locus of control and decreasing psychological disorders, and it can be considered the optimal treatment method in psychology.