THE ROLE OF PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT IN SUICIDAL IDEATION AND SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

Abstract

support, suicidal ideation, and subjective well-being in individuals with
substance use disorder. Specifically, it studied how perceptions of social support
were linked with the levels of suicidal ideation and subjective well-being among
people with substance use disorder.
Design of the Study: This research employed a cross-sectional design.
Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out at Riphah International
University, Faisalabad campus, Pakistan from March to October 2022.
Sample and Method: 200 adult males aged 18 to 45 years, diagnosed with
substance use disorder, selected from various rehabilitation centers in Punjab,
Pakistan. A demographic form, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social
Support, the Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation, and the ICP Subjective Well-being
Scale were used as research tools.
Results and Conclusion: The findings indicated that perceived social support
significantly predicted both suicidal ideation and subjective well-being in
individual with SUD. The findings suggest that social support plays a key role in
decreasing the risk of suicidal ideation and enhancing subjective well-being in
individuals with SUD.