Bosch, E. van den (2025) Exploring the Roots of Addiction and Their Ability to Affect Recovery Perception. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
This study explores the relationship between the root of addiction (physiological or psychological) and an addict’s perceived ability to recover, while also investigating whether the type of addiction (substance or behavior) has a moderating effect on this. An online questionnaire was distributed via a convenience sample to assess this. The final sample consisted of 54 self-identified addicts. A correlational research design was employed with a linear regression analysis on the quantitative data that was collected. The results showed a significant positive correlation between physiological roots of addiction and a low perceived ability to recover. The relationships regarding psychological roots of addiction turned out to be insignificant, as well as the effects of the moderator. These findings give evidence for a predictive value of a physiological root of addiction on perceived ability to recover, but further research is needed to explore the role of psychological beliefs and addiction type in recovery outcomes. Keywords: Addiction, Physiological and Psychological Roots, Type of Addiction, Substance Addiction, Behavioral Addiction, Recovery Perceptions
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Manchev, M.N. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Feb 2025 10:30 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Feb 2025 10:30 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4593 |
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