Qudsia Nashee
University of the Punjab, Pakistan
Title: Traumatic experiences in childhood and coping strategies among drug addicts
Biography
Biography: Qudsia Nashee
Abstract
The present study explored the relationship between traumatic experiences in childhood and coping strategies among
drug addicts. It was hypothesized that there is likely to be relationship between traumatic experiences in childhood and
coping strategies among drug addicts. Correlational research design was employed and non probability purposive sampling
was used to draw a sample of 80 participants from addiction centers, Fountain House, Emaan Clinic, Silver lining and Pak
Clinic Lahore. Demographic Information Sheet, Early Trauma Inventory Self Report-Short Form (Bremner, Bolus, & Mayer,
2007), Brief Cope were used to assess demographic information, traumatic experiences in childhood and coping strategies
respectively. Correlation analysis indicated that there was a signifi cant positive relationship between traumatic experiences in
childhood and coping strategies. Emotional abuse showed a signifi cant positive relationship with humor coping. Sexual abuse
showed a signifi cant positive relationship with self distracting and substance use coping. General traumas showed a signifi cant
negative relationship with positive reframing coping. Physical punishment showed no relationship with subscales of Brief cope.
Th e study contributes for development of better patient’s treatment plans and recovery and also provides literature for new
researchers to work in this area and create awareness about coping styles.