Mirbagheri A, Hazareh Z, Kianimoghdam A. Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Self-Handicapping and Tendency to Addiction Use in Soldiers. 3 2025; 17 (2) :139-147 URL: http://ijwph.daneshafarand.org/article-3-85639-en.html
1- ”Student Research Committee” and “Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine”, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, International Campus, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran 3- Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
* Corresponding Author Address: Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Arabi Boulevard, Tehran, Iran. Postal Code: 1985717443 (as.kianimoghadam@gmail.com)
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Aims: This study investigated the mediating role of personality dimensions in the relationship between self-efficacy and both self-handicapping and addiction tendencies among soldiers. Understanding these psychological mechanisms is crucial for developing effective interventions in military populations. Instrument & Methods: This descriptive correlational study employed structural equation modeling. The sample consisted of 400 conscript soldiers from the Law Enforcement Forces of Yazd in 2024. Participants completed standardized questionnaires measuring self-efficacy, self-handicapping, addiction tendency, and the Big Five personality traits. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS and SmartPLS software. Findings:Significant associations were found among self-efficacy, personality dimensions, self-handicapping, and addiction tendency. Moreover, personality dimensions were shown to mediate the effect of self-efficacy on both self-handicapping and addiction tendency. Conclusion:Self-efficacy plays a vital role in reducing self-handicapping behaviors and addiction tendencies among conscript soldiers, with personality traits acting as important mediators.