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Navigating The Maze: The Impact of Perceive Stress in

The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support and Substance Use




Cedric Badjeck
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Brooke Slawinski
Group 1
Bachelor Thesis
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
27-06-2023


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,Abstract:

This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of perceived stress in the

relationship between perceived social support and substance use. It was hypothesized that

individuals with higher levels of perceived social support would report lower levels of

perceived stress, leading to a decreased likelihood of engaging in substance use. A multiple

regression analysis was conducted using the PROCESS macro of SPSS to examine the

mediating effect. Participants from a diverse non-clinical population (N = 654) completed

measures of perceived social support, perceived stress, and substance use using validated self-

report questionnaires. The results revealed no significant direct effect of perceived social

support on substance use (b = .103, SE = .119, t = .868, p = .386, 95% CI [-.130, .337]). The

indirect effect of perceived social support on substance use via perceived stress was

significant (b = .053, SE = .023, p < .01, 95% CI [.013, .105]). The total effect of perceived

social support on substance use was not significant (b = .156, SE = .119, t = 1.31, p =.190,

95% CI [-.078, .390]). These findings suggest that perceived stress plays a mediating role in

the relationship between perceived social support and substance use.

Keywords: perceived stress, perceived social support, substance use, mediation analysis, non-

clinical population.




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, In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, individuals often face numerous

stressors that can profoundly impact their mental and emotional well-being. Among the

various consequences of stress, substance use has emerged as a prevalent and concerning

issue affecting individuals across diverse populations(Amaro et al., 2021). Substance use

(SU), encompassing the use of alcohol, and tobacco, continues to plague individuals and

societies worldwide. The negative impact of substance use extends far beyond physical

health; it permeates psychological, social, and economic dimensions, leaving individuals

vulnerable and communities burdened (Layman et al., 2022). The consequences ripple

through families, schools, workplaces, and society at large, necessitating a comprehensive

understanding of the risk and protective factors that contribute to its occurrence and

comprehensive strategies to address this pervasive issue.

One of the risk factors that contribute to the uptake and maintenance of substance use

is perceived stress. Perceived stress (PS), refers to an individual's subjective evaluation of

stressors and their perceived ability to cope with them (Awoke et al., 2021). According to the

Tension Reduction Theory (TRT), individuals who evaluated their stress as being

uncontrollable and overwhelming are more likely to endorse substances such as alcohol and

tobacco to reduce their distress (Dvorak et al., 2018). The results of the research conducted by

Carmichael et. al (2017 ) on college students in the United States supported this theory. They

found out that alcohol use seems intentional among college students who drink to relieve

tension, control their feelings of stress, and bring on sleep. Another study by Turner et. al

(2018) found that adults who experienced stress reported using alcohol and tobacco as a form

of self-medication to feel calm and more relaxed. However, the effects of these substances do

not last long. Therefore, the repeated use of substances to cope with perceived stress leads to

withdrawal symptoms and dependence and eventually transitions back to stress and the cycle

begins again (Turner et al,.2018).


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