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

Abstract

Objectives: The study designed to determine the relationship between social 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.