# Eysenck's Personality Questionnaire Scores of Heroin Addicts in Pakistan

## TL;DR

This study analyzed personality traits of heroin addicts in Pakistan using Eysenck's Personality Questionnaire and found high neuroticism and moderate extraversion and psychoticism.

## Contribution

The study provides insights into personality profiles of heroin addicts in Pakistan and links these traits to demographic factors.

## Key findings

- Heroin addicts in Pakistan show high neuroticism (mean 17.6) and moderate extraversion (mean 12.4) and psychoticism (mean 8.3).
- Younger addicts and those with shorter addiction durations exhibit higher levels of neuroticism, extraversion, and psychoticism.
- The findings suggest the need for personalized intervention strategies based on personality traits and demographic factors.

## Abstract

Objective

The main objective of the study was to find Eysenck's Personality Questionnaire scores of heroin addicts in Pakistan and to compare the EPQ scores with demographic variables such as age, gender, and duration of addiction.

Methodology of the study

This cross-sectional study was conducted in Islamabad, Pakistan. Data was collected from 300 participants. The participants were recruited from various drug rehabilitation centers and clinics across Pakistan. Patients diagnosed with heroin addiction by a qualified medical professional and currently undergoing treatment or rehabilitation for heroin addiction were included in the study. Data was collected through a purposive sampling technique.

Results

Data was collected from 300 participants, including both males and females. The age range included subjects from 18 years to 60 years. Heroin addicts in Pakistan have a mean extraversion score of 12.4 (SD=4.8), with scores ranging from 5 to 20, indicating average levels of sociability. Neuroticism had a mean score of 17.6 (SD=5.2), with a range from 7 to 25, suggesting high emotional instability and anxiety. Psychoticism had a mean score of 8.3 (SD=3.9), with scores between 2 and 15, indicating moderate levels of aggressive and antisocial behavior.

Conclusion

It is concluded that heroin addicts in Pakistan exhibit high levels of neuroticism, moderate levels of extraversion, and psychoticism. Younger addicts and those with a shorter duration of addiction display higher levels of these traits, indicating a need for personalized and targeted intervention strategies.