Impact of Interpersonal Rejection on Suicidal Ideation among Individuals with Drug Addicts: Moderating Role of Parental Support

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of interpersonal rejection on suicidal thoughts among drug users, while family support work as a moderator. Main objective of the present research was, To assess the moderating role of parental support and interpersonal rejection on the relationship among drug abuse, different demographic variables of study variables were considered. The research method used fot this study was the cross-sectional survey design. 150 individuals in recovery centers were employed for the study to collect data through quantitative approach using standardized scales: the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10), the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ), the Parental Support Scale (PSS), and the Interpersonal Rejection Sensitivity Scale. The results of the study indicated that that sucidial ideation can be strongly pridicted by interpersonal rejection, while high parental support weakens the association. On the other hand, the interaction of parental support as a moderator remains insignificant among the population. The family-based interventions for enhancing mental health and reduction of sucidial ideation among individuals with substance use disorders is suggested. The research indicated that continuous parental support is considered vital and useful for the people suffereing from substance use and it can be useful for protecting individuals from suicidal ideation.