Ариана Анатольевна Быкова, Екатерина Денисова, Бессонова Наталья Николаевна, Крючкова Анна Сергеевна
The article examines self-regulation, coping strategies, and other components of behavioral control in individuals with substance use disorders in relation to their level of emotional intelligence. At the present stage, the study of behavioral regulation in this population may contribute to a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying the development of substance dependence and to the design of new individualized rehabilitation programs. The aim of the study was to identify the specific features of the emotional and cognitive aspects of behavioral regulation in individuals with substance dependence. A total of 133 participants took part in the study, including 41 individuals with substance dependence undergoing rehabilitation, 18 individuals who use drugs but had not sought help from a rehabilitation center, and 74 individuals with no history of drug use. The assessment battery included the Behavioral Control Questionnaire by E. A. Sergienko, G. A. Vilenskaya, and I. I. Vetrova; the Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire by D. V. Lyusin; the Style of Self-Regulation of Behavior questionnaire by V. I. Morosanova; and the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations by K. Carver, M. Scheier, and J. Weintraub, adapted by E. I. Rasskazova, T. O. Gordeeva, and E. N. Osin. The main findings revealed significant associations between the use of adaptive coping strategies and indicators of emotional and cognitive aspects of behavioral regulation among individuals with substance dependence.