Examining a Predictive Model of Addiction Readiness Based on Co-Dependency and Interpersonal Cognitive Distortions: The Mediating Role of Resilience in Adolescents

Background and Objectives: The present study examines the mediating role of resilience in the relationship between co-dependency and interpersonal cognitive distortions with addiction readiness in adolescents. Methods: This research employed a descriptive-correlational design and utilized path analysis. Using a multistage cluster sampling method, ۲۰۰ male high school students aged ۱۵–۱۸ years from Abadan City, Iran, were selected. Research instruments included the Weed and Butcher addiction readiness scale (۱۹۹۲), Connor-Davidson resilience scale (۲۰۰۳), Hamamci and Büyüköztürk’s interpersonal cognitive distortions questionnaire (۲۰۰۴), and Spann and Fischer co-dependency questionnaire (۱۹۹۰). Results: Path analysis revealed that both co-dependency and interpersonal cognitive distortions had significant positive relationships with addiction readiness. Additionally, resilience demonstrated a significant negative relationship with addiction readiness. Indirect effects analysis showed that resilience significantly mediated the relationship between co-dependency and addiction readiness, but did not mediate the relationship between interpersonal cognitive distortions and addiction readiness. Conclusion: Co-dependency and interpersonal cognitive distortions may act as risk factors for addiction readiness in adolescents. Moreover, resilience can attenuate the effect of co-dependency on addiction readiness. These results can inform the design of preventive programs aimed at enhancing resilience and addressing maladaptive interpersonal beliefs among adolescents.

کلیدواژه ها:

Addiction readiness ، Co-dependency ، Interpersonal cognitive distortions ، Resilience