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Mohammad Amiri1, Zakieh Sadeghi2, Elham Sadeghi3
1Health Services Management, Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.
Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives
|September 1, 2020
Summary
Aggression is linked to higher addiction potential in medical students, while assertion shows a protective effect. Interventions targeting aggression may help reduce addiction risk in this population.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Medical Education
Background:
- Addiction potential is a significant concern among university students.
- Understanding behavioral correlates like aggression and assertion is crucial for prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between assertion, aggression, and addiction potential in medical students.
- To identify behavioral factors associated with increased risk of addiction.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 500 medical students at Shahroud University of Medical Sciences.
- Utilized the Addiction Potential Scale, Assertion and Aggression Questionnaires.
- Statistical analyses included ANOVA, Chi-square, t-test, Pearson's correlation, and linear regression.
Main Results:
- Aggression, history of substance abuse (drugs, tobacco, alcohol), were significantly associated with higher addiction potential.
- Assertion demonstrated a negative correlation with addiction potential, indicating a protective effect.
- A notable proportion of students exhibited high levels of aggression (38.8%) and assertion (76.8%).
Conclusions:
- Aggression is a significant risk factor for addiction potential among medical students.
- Assertion may serve as a protective factor against addiction.
- Targeted interventions focusing on aggression management are recommended to mitigate addiction risk in this student population.
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