Predictors of Relapse in Filipino Male Methamphetamine Users: A Mixed Methods Approach

Using a simultaneous mixed methods design, this article studies the relapse predictors of Filipino methamphetamine abusers. Results of the quantitative study, with 32 relapsed and 19 abstaining individuals, indicate that self-efficacy, negative affect, motivation, coping, and craving were found to p...

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Published in:Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse 2011-04, Vol.10 (2), p.162-179
Main Authors: Tuliao, Antover P., Liwag, Maria Emma Concepcion D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
addiction
Adult
Affect
Amphetamine-Related Disorders - ethnology
Amphetamine-Related Disorders - psychology
Amphetamine-Related Disorders - rehabilitation
Coping
Data Collection
Drug Abuse
Drug use
Empowerment
Filipino
Humans
Male
Males
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine - adverse effects
mixed methods
Motivation
Philippines
Relapse
Self Efficacy
Social Support
Southeast Asian Cultural Groups
Substance abuse treatment
Young Adult
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Summary:Using a simultaneous mixed methods design, this article studies the relapse predictors of Filipino methamphetamine abusers. Results of the quantitative study, with 32 relapsed and 19 abstaining individuals, indicate that self-efficacy, negative affect, motivation, coping, and craving were found to predict relapse and functional social support did not. In-depth interviews with 11 relapse and 10 abstaining individuals supported the quantitative study. Although the results mirror existing literature, the issue of social support was given emphasis in the discussion. Implications for treatment, limitations, and recommendations for future study are also discussed.
ISSN:1533-2640
1533-2659
DOI:10.1080/15332640.2011.573319