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Motivation to withdraw from heroin: a factor-analytic study.

P N Murphy1, R P Bentall

  • 1Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Liverpool, UK.

British Journal of Addiction
|February 1, 1992
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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Heroin addiction presents a significant public health challenge.
  • Understanding user motivation is crucial for effective treatment strategies.
  • Locus of control influences an individual's engagement in addiction recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key motivational factors for heroin withdrawal.
  • To explore the relationship between motivation and locus of control in heroin users.
  • To examine differences in motivation based on treatment setting.

Main Methods:

  • A 30-item motivation scale and a locus of control scale were administered to 165 heroin users.
  • Factor analysis was used to identify underlying motivational constructs.
  • Correlational analysis examined the relationship between motivation factors and locus of control.

Main Results:

  • Three motivational factors were identified: 'private affairs motivation,' 'external constraints,' and 'negative effects of heroin use.'
  • 'Private affairs motivation' was the largest factor, positively correlating with internal locus of control.
  • Users in community drug teams showed lower scores on certain motivational factors compared to those in inpatient settings.

Conclusions:

  • Personal motivation, particularly 'private affairs motivation,' is a significant factor in heroin withdrawal.
  • Internal locus of control may be linked to stronger personal motivation for quitting heroin.
  • Treatment setting may influence user motivation, suggesting tailored interventions are needed.

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