The Relationship of Big Five Personality Factors and Self-Efficacy with Hope to Treatment in Self-Referred Addicts

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between Big five personality factors and self-efficacy with hope to treatment. In this descriptive study 350 self- referred addicts consisting of 288 men and 62 women were selected by using a multi-stage stratified random sampling method in Isfahan city centers. The study instruments included the NEO Personality Inventory, the General Self-efficacy Scale, and the Snyder Hope Scale. The data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis. The findings showed that there is a significant relationship between the Big Five personality traits and hope for recovery, general self-efficacy and hope for recovery, and the Big Five personality traits and general self-efficacy (p<0.01). Additionally, the result demonstrated that among the Big Five personality traits, neuroticism and conscientiousness are able to predict hope for recovery and general self-efficacy. Moreover, general self-efficacy is better able to predict significant hope for recovery beyond the Big Five personality traits. These results indicate that the Big Five personality traits and general self-efficacy can effectively predict hope for recovery. Using these predictive variables can be highly beneficial for estimating hope for recovery in individuals seeking treatment for substance avoidance in rehabilitation centers.