The impact of perceived social support on adolescent substance use in Iran: The mediating roles of self-control and boredom proneness
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Perceived social support significantly reduces adolescent substance use by enhancing self-control and decreasing boredom. This study highlights social support
Area Of Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background
- Adolescent substance use is a significant public health concern.
- Understanding protective factors like social support is crucial for prevention.
- Self-control and boredom are identified as potential mediators in this relationship.
Purpose Of The Study
- To examine the impact of perceived social support on adolescent substance use.
- To investigate the mediating roles of self-control and boredom in this association.
- To provide insights for interventions targeting adolescent substance use in Iran.
Main Methods
- Cross-sectional study with 320 high school students in Zahedan, Iran.
- Multi-stage cluster sampling used for participant selection.
- Data collected via questionnaires on substance use, self-control, social support, and boredom; analyzed with Pearson correlation and SEM.
Main Results
- Perceived social support showed a significant negative effect on adolescent substance use.
- Self-control and boredom significantly mediated the relationship between social support and substance use.
- Increased self-control and reduced boredom were key pathways through which social support influenced substance use.
Conclusions
- Perceived social support is a protective factor against adolescent substance use.
- Interventions should focus on strengthening social support systems to improve self-control and reduce boredom.
- Findings underscore the importance of social support in mitigating adolescent risk behaviors.
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