Farshi Jalali M, Kiamarsi A, Akbari B.
(2026). Modeling the Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and Self-Concept: The Mediating Role of Ego Strength among Women with Stimulant Substance Use Disorders. Rooyesh. 15(5), 195-204.
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1- Department of Psychology, Ra.C., Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran.
2- Department of Psychology, Ra.C., Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran. kiamarsi@iau.ac.ir , kiamarsi@iau.ac.ir
Abstract: (58 Views)
This study aimed to examine the mediating role of ego strength in the relationship between childhood trauma and self-concept among women with Stimulant use disorders. The research employed a descriptive–correlational design using structural equation modeling. The statistical population consisted of women with stimulant substance use disorders who had experienced childhood trauma and were referred to addiction treatment centers in Tehran in 2025. A total of 289 participants were selected through purposive sampling. The study instruments included the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ; Bernstein et al., 2003), the Beck Self-Concept Questionnaire (BSC; Beck et al., 1990), and the Ego Strength Scale (SES; Markstrom, 1997). Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results indicated a good fit of the proposed model. The results revealed a significant negative direct path from childhood trauma to ego resiliency (p<0.001). Furthermore, the direct path from ego resiliency to self-concept was found to be statistically significant and positive (p<0.05). Finally, bootstrapping analysis indicated that ego resiliency significantly mediated the relationship between childhood trauma and self-concept (p<0.05). Therefore, it can be concluded that childhood trauma has a negative and significant impact on the self-esteem of women with substance misuse, and this relationship is partially mediated by ego strength.
Type of Article:
Research |
Subject:
addiction Received: 2026/05/10 | Accepted: 2026/06/8 | ePublished: 2026/08/1