The Role of Perpetuating Factors in the Development of Substance Use Disorder Among Adolescents

Mujeebullah Khan Doutani; Jamila Doutani; Naseeb Ullah; Abdul Qadir; Naila; Abdul Wasay; Sana Ullah Kakar

doi:10.70749/ijbr.v3i5.1359

Authors

Mujeebullah Khan Doutani Department of Psychiatry, Balochistan Institute of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (BIPBS), Quetta, Pakistan.
Jamila Doutani Department of Psychiatry, Bolan Medical College and Hospital, Quetta, Pakistan
Naseeb Ullah Department of Psychiatry, Balochistan Institute of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (BIPBS), Quetta, Pakistan
Abdul Qadir Department of Psychiatry, Balochistan Institute of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (BIPBS), Quetta, Pakistan
Naila Department of Psychiatry, Balochistan Institute of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (BIPBS), Quetta, Pakistan
Abdul Wasay Department of Psychiatry, Balochistan Institute of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (BIPBS), Quetta, Pakistan
Sana Ullah Kakar Department of Psychiatry, Balochistan Institute of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (BIPBS), Quetta, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70749/ijbr.v3i5.1359

Keywords:

Substance Use Disorder, Perpetuating factors, Addiction, Pakistan

Abstract

Background: Adolescence is marked by physical, emotional, and environmental changes, making individuals vulnerable to substance use. Personality traits, family dynamics, and emotional instability are significant perpetuating factors contributing to the rising rates of adolescent substance use globally and in Pakistan. Objective: The present study aimed conducted to explore the underlying causes or perpetuating factors for substance use among adolescents in Pakistan. Method: The qualitative study was conducted both from male and female participants of substance use disorder. The sample of the study consisted N=06 participants with the use of Substance use (M=03, F=03) with the age range of 18 to 24. The semi structure interview was conducted to explore the Perpetuating factors which lead towards the use of addiction. The interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed by independent researchers. Results: Thematic analysis was used as an approach to analyze the data collected through semi structured interviews. The themes were merged under the main three heading these were: ecological factors, constitutional vulnerability factors and psychological or individual factors which were the main triggering factors tend towards the usage of substance use among adolescents. Conclusion: The study reveals key themes such as personality traits, mood shifts, low self-esteem, and ecological influences as significant factors. Participants emphasized the impact of family issues and interpersonal conflicts, highlighting the importance of addressing these areas in understanding and managing substance use disorder among adolescents.

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