Resilience and emotional intelligence in patients diagnosed with substance use disorder.

Abstract

The use of psychoactive substances has been related to various risk and protective factors in the search for optimization of treatment adherence and relapse prevention. Objective: To determine the relationship between resilience and emotional intelligence in patients diagnosed with addiction to psychoactive substances. Material and Methods: Quantitative, non-experimental, correlational and cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 43 patients, 13 women (30%) and 30 men (70%) between the ages of 15 and 53. The Wagnild and Young´s Resilience Scale (α 0.821) and the BarOn Emotional Quotient Inventory (α 0.833), were used. Results: The dimensions of resilience (self-reliance and perseverance) have a very significant positive influence on the emotional intelligence factors. i.e,, intrapersonal and general mood. Conclusions: In individuals diagnosed with addiction to psychoactive substances, the resilience capability is positively related to their general ability to face demands and pressures.