Gender Differences in Self-Efficacy of People with Addictive Behavior

Abstract

The study of self-efficacy in the field of addictions represents a valuable component due to its role in the management of relapses and in giving up addictive behavior. The aim of this paper was to identify gender differences in self-efficacy of individuals with behavioral and substance addiction. The study was conducted on a sample of 134 participants, women and men between 18 and 40 years old. Self-efficacy was measured with Schwarzer's self-efficacy questionnaire. The included addictions were alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, gambling, pornography, and other previously diagnosed addictions. The results are in line with current literature findings showing differences in self-efficacy between genders.