PSYCHOLOGY OF ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Knowledge to Combat Addiction Challenges
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Substance Use Disorders and Treatment:
The journal explores various substance use disorders, including alcohol, cannabis, and opioids, evaluating treatment methodologies, interventions, and recovery processes. - Behavioral Addictions:
Investigating non-substance-related addictions such as gambling and internet gaming, the journal examines psychological, social, and environmental factors influencing these behaviors. - Psychological Mechanisms:
Research on cognitive, emotional, and behavioral mechanisms underlying addiction is a core area, including studies on motivation, decision-making, and affect regulation. - Demographic and Cultural Considerations:
The journal emphasizes the importance of demographic factors, such as race, gender, and socioeconomic status, in understanding addiction patterns and treatment efficacy. - Innovative Research Methods:
Utilizing advanced methodologies such as ecological momentary assessment, machine learning, and qualitative research, the journal contributes unique insights into addiction behaviors.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality in Addiction Research:
An increasing focus on how multiple social identities (e.g., race, gender, sexual orientation) intersect to influence addiction experiences and treatment outcomes is gaining traction. - Technology-Assisted Interventions:
Research on digital interventions, including mobile applications and online support groups, is on the rise, reflecting a growing interest in leveraging technology for addiction treatment. - Mindfulness and Behavioral Approaches:
There is a notable trend towards integrating mindfulness and behavioral strategies into treatment frameworks, emphasizing their role in managing cravings and promoting recovery. - Ecological Momentary Assessment:
The use of ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to capture real-time data on substance use and related behaviors is increasingly common, providing richer insights into daily patterns and triggers. - Focus on Resilience and Recovery Capital:
Emerging studies are emphasizing recovery capital and resilience factors, examining how social support and personal resources contribute to successful recovery outcomes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Risk Factors:
Research focused solely on traditional risk factors for addiction, such as genetic predisposition, is appearing less frequently as the field shifts towards more integrative and contextual analyses. - Generalized Approaches to Treatment:
Broad, one-size-fits-all treatment approaches are becoming less common, with a noticeable decline in studies that do not account for individual differences or contextual factors. - Static Models of Addiction:
The use of static models that do not incorporate dynamic, real-time data or longitudinal perspectives is declining as researchers increasingly favor methodologies that capture the complexities of addiction over time.
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