Self-compassion and self-control amongst recovering addicts
Joint Authors
Abd Allah, Haslee Sharil Lim
Vijayakone, Brindha
Source
Al-‘Abqari : Journal of Islamic Social Sciences and Humanities
Issue
Vol. 21, Issue (s) (31 Dec. 2019), pp.69-79, 11 p.
Publisher
Islamic Science University of Malaysia Faculty of Leadership and Management
Publication Date
2019-12-31
Country of Publication
Malaysia
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study was aimed to measure Self-compassion and Self-control levels, compare their mean scores based on age, race, marital status, educational level and duration involved in drugs and examine the relationship between Self-compassion and Self-control amongst recovering addicts.
This study involved 190 respondents randomly selected from a Cure and Care Rehabilitation Centre (CCRC) located in the state of Johor.
Instruments used were the Self-compassion Scale and Self-control Scale.
This quantitative design research used questionnaire method to obtain data.
The data was analyzed using descriptive analysis, t - test Analysis and Correlation Statistic Analysis.
Results showed an average level of Self-compassion and Self-control amongst recovering addicts.
There were no significant differences in recovering addicts’ Self-compassion and Self-control mean score based on age, race, marital status, educational level and duration involved in drugs.
Results also showed there was an inverse correlation between Self- compassion and Self-control (r = - 0.48, n = 190 , p < 0.001).
The findings from this study provides useful understanding on the level of Self-compassion and Self-control amongst recovering addicts.
Thus, both Self-compassion and Self-control could be given emphasis for future drug prevention and rehabilitation programs in Malaysia.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vijayakone, Brindha& Abd Allah, Haslee Sharil Lim. 2019. Self-compassion and self-control amongst recovering addicts. Al-‘Abqari : Journal of Islamic Social Sciences and Humanities،Vol. 21, no. (s), pp.69-79.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1121277
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vijayakone, Brindha& Abd Allah, Haslee Sharil Lim. Self-compassion and self-control amongst recovering addicts. Al-‘Abqari : Journal of Islamic Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 21, Special issue (2019), pp.69-79.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1121277
American Medical Association (AMA)
Vijayakone, Brindha& Abd Allah, Haslee Sharil Lim. Self-compassion and self-control amongst recovering addicts. Al-‘Abqari : Journal of Islamic Social Sciences and Humanities. 2019. Vol. 21, no. (s), pp.69-79.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1121277
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Record ID
BIM-1121277