Research Note: Self- and Ideal-Self-Perception of Drug Addicts in Therapeutic Communities
- 1 January 1984
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of the Addictions
- Vol. 19 (7) , 805-818
- https://doi.org/10.3109/10826088409057224
Abstract
Ninety-one drug addicts from four residential treatment centers completed a 50-item rating scale for self and ideal self. Factor analysis of their responses revealed two five-factor solutions. As hypothesized, residents who had been in the centers for 10 months or more had higher self-esteem than residents in treatment for shorter periods. They also saw themselves as less pawnlike and were less self-critical. Primary dimensions of the residents' view of ideal self were Pawn and Self-criticism. Implications for program intake procedures, treatment techniques, and goals; criteria for success and failure; and community roles are discussed.Keywords
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