The relationships between self-transcendence and depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and locus of control in individuals diagnosed with substance addiction.
Perspectives In Psychiatric Care February 5, 2022 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.13040 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Descriptive-relational study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 115 |
| Population | Persons with substance abuse disorder (SUDs) |
| Topics | Addiction |
| Key points | Higher self-transcendence scores were associated with lower depressive symptoms, higher self-esteem, and internal locus of control. |
Abstract
Aims: This study examined the relationships between self-transcendence and depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and locus of control in persons with substance abuse disorder (SUDs).
Methods: This descriptive-relational study examined 115 participants who had been diagnosed with SUD.
Results: High self-transcendence scores were positively associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms, higher levels of self-esteem, and internal locus of control. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Mental health nurses are effective at finding and maintaining resources that promote self-transcendence and support the potential and well-being of individuals with SUD. This study addresses a research gap regarding self-transcendence in such individuals; it provides a basis for nurses to develop interventions to strengthen the mental health of patients and conduct future investigations on the topic.