PROMOTING DRUG ABSTINENCE AMONG YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH GROUP MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING

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Ammarah Shaarif
Clinical Psychologist, Practitioner in Motivational Interviewing and Crisis Intervention for Addiction, New Mexico, USA/ M.Phil. Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Humaira Jami
Assistant Professor, Quaid-i-azam University, Islamabad Pakistan.

Keywords

Group Motivational Interviewing, self efficacy, drug prevention, university students, pakistan

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Group Motivational Interviewing (GMI) in reducing drug use among university students in Pakistan and its impact on self-efficacy, well-being, coping appraisal, and stress appraisal. The research objectives include assessing the effectiveness of GMI in improving these psychological variables, identifying the predictive roles of self-efficacy and wellbeing in post-intervention outcomes, and exploring correlations between pre-test coping appraisal and post-test self-efficacy. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, the study examines pre-test and post-test variables among participants from two public universities. Results indicate significant reductions in drug use and improvements in well-being and self-efficacy following GMI interventions. Multiple linear regression analyses confirm self-efficacy and well-being as key predictors of post-test outcomes, while strong correlations between pre-test coping appraisal and posttest self-efficacy are observed. The study highlights the bidirectional relationship between stress appraisal and drug use, emphasizing the potential of MI-based interventions in addressing substance abuse in Pakistan. Policy implications suggest expanding MI interventions across educational and rehabilitation settings. Future research should explore online platforms for wider reach and emphasize voluntary participation to enhance the intervention’s effectiveness.

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Shaarif, A. ., & Jami, H. . (2025). PROMOTING DRUG ABSTINENCE AMONG YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH GROUP MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 32(1), 415-425. https://doi.org/10.53555/2yr31963
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Author Biographies

Ammarah Shaarif, Clinical Psychologist, Practitioner in Motivational Interviewing and Crisis Intervention for Addiction, New Mexico, USA/ M.Phil. Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

National Institute Of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan 

Humaira Jami, Assistant Professor, Quaid-i-azam University, Islamabad Pakistan.

National Institute Of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

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Shaarif, A. ., & Jami, H. . (2025). PROMOTING DRUG ABSTINENCE AMONG YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH GROUP MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 32(1), 415-425. https://doi.org/10.53555/2yr31963