Introduction
A positive attitude towards drugs is an important factor in drug-seeking behavior, the occurrence of dependence and the continuation of drug abuse. The aim of this study was to determine the mediating role of ego capacity in the relationship between attachment styles and attitude towards addiction of clients who are quitting.
Material and Method
The method of this present study was descriptive-correlational. The statistical population of this research included all addicts who referred to addiction treatment centers in one district of Tehran for addiction treatment from July to October 2019. 214 samples were selected using random cluster sampling method. The data collection tools were Hazan and Shaver's Adult Attachment Questionnaire (1987), Markström et al.'s (1997) Psycho-Social Ego Strength Inventory, and Theoretical Addiction Attitude Questionnaire (1379).
Results
Data analysis using structural equation modeling showed that secure attachment style had a negative effect on positive attitude towards addiction (β = -0.317; p < 0.01) and anxious insecure attachment style (p < 0.01) β; p<0.01) and insecure avoidant (β=0.375; p<0.01) have a positive effect on positive attitude towards addiction. Also, secure attachment style has a positive effect on negative attitude towards addiction (β=0.364; p<0.01) and anxious insecure attachment styles (β=0.315; p<0.01) and insecure avoidant (341) β = -0.01; p < 0.01) have a negative effect on the negative attitude towards addiction. Ego capacity has a positive effect on the negative attitude towards addiction (β=0.512; p<0.01) and has a negative effect on the positive attitude towards addiction (β=0.744; p<0.01). Secure attachment style has a positive effect on ego capacity (β=0.743; p<0.01) and anxious insecure attachment styles (β=0.732; p<0.01) and insecure avoidant attachment styles (β=0.01; p<0.01) β; p<0.01) have a negative effect on ego capacity.
Conclusion
According to the findings of this study, it seems that supportive treatments can be appropriate in managing and reducing the intensity of consumption and modifying the attitude towards addiction, and in general, treating addiction and preventing relapse, and it is one of the costs imposed on families, society and the system. Reduce healthcare.