Panagiotounis, F. & Matzos, K.
May 2024, Εξαρτήσεις / Exartiseis 41
Abstract: Participation in adventure-based interventions appears to offer multiple benefits to individuals living with substance use disorders (SUD), both physically and psychosocially. However, it is important to consider the factors that motivate these individuals to participate in these types of interventions. The present study attempts to contribute both to understanding the personality characteristics of people living with SUD and to exploring how these can influence the design of interventions based on adventure sports. In this context, an investigation of the intrinsic motivations of Sensation Seeking and Need for Achievement in nature was conducted. A hundred and sixty (160) individuals participating in SUD recovery provided data via self-report measures. Participants reported elevated levels of need for achievement in nature, also reporting moderate to high desire to seek new experiences through activities that involved an increased level of challenge and risk. When developing tailored adventure sport-based interventions for SUD recovery, these characteristics appear to be key structural personality traits of individuals with SUD that need to be taken into consideration.
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