Emotional and cognitive aspects of regulating the behavior of drug addicts

Authors

  • Ariana Bykova Don State Technical University, Rostov-on-Don, RussiaRussia
  • Ekaterina Denisova Don State Technical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia
  • Natalia Bessonova Don State Technical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia
  • Anna Kryuchkova Don State Technical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54359/ps.v19i107.2148

Keywords:

self-regulation, behavior control, emotional behavior control, cognitive behavior control, emotional intelligence, drug addiction

Abstract

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.

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Author Biographies

  • Ariana Bykova, Don State Technical University, Rostov-on-Don, RussiaRussia

    Bachelor of 4 years of study in the field of 37.03.01 Psychology, Department of General and Consultative Psychology, Don State Technical University, Gagarin Square, 1, 344002 Rostov-on-Don, Russia.

  • Ekaterina Denisova, Don State Technical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia

    Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Psychophysiology and Clinical Psychology, Head of the Laboratory of Psychophysiology and Psychogenetics, Don State Technical University, Gagarin Square, 1, 344002 Rostov-on-Don, Russia.

  • Natalia Bessonova, Don State Technical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia

    Head of the Slon Center for Psychological Correction LLC, Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of General and Consultative Psychology, Don State Technical University, Gagarin Square, 1, 344002 Rostov-on-Don, Russia.

  • Anna Kryuchkova, Don State Technical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia

    Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Psychophysiology and Clinical Psychology, Don State Technical University, Gagarin Square, 1, 344002 Rostov-on-Don, Russia.

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Published

2026-06-29

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Experimental and empirical research

How to Cite

Bykova, A., Denisova, E., Bessonova, N., & Kryuchkova, A. (2026). Emotional and cognitive aspects of regulating the behavior of drug addicts. Psychological Studies, 19(107), 7. https://doi.org/10.54359/ps.v19i107.2148