Psychosocial Determinant and Quality of Life Among Caregivers of Individuals with Substance Addiction

By : Athira Prasanna, Yukta Sawant, Kakoli Das

Page No: 309-317

Abstract
The psychological effects of substance addiction extend beyond the addicted person onto those who provide care for them. Addiction to drugs or alcohol gives a pleasurable experience to the individual however, it has a negative effect on the ones who cares for them. The purpose of the study is to understand the effect of loneliness and quality of life among the caregivers of individuals with substance addiction. Data was collected from caregivers of substance addicted individuals residing in rehabilitation centers and other mental health centers in Karnataka and Kerala, India. Correlation was performed between emotional and social loneliness in relation to quality-of-life domains such as physical, psychological, social, and environmental. Results show that loneliness has significant effect on quality of life among caregivers. The findings of the study would help to develop plans to include loneliness as a risk factor in addition to other factors such as burden among caregivers.

Authors :
Athira Prasanna : MSc. Clinical Psychology Student – SOSSH, CMR University, Bangalore.
Yukta Sawant : MSc. Clinical Psychology Student – SOSSH, CMR University, Bangalore.
Kakoli Das : Assistant Professor – Dept of Psychology, SOSSH, CMR University, Bangalore.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2023.18.02.14