The causal relationship between anxiety, rumination, neglect, peer relationship and bullying with the readiness of addiction

Purpose: The aim of this research was to determine the causal relationship between anxiety, rumination, neglect, relationships with peers and bullying with the readiness of addiction. Method: In this causal-correlational study, the statistical population was all boys secondary school students in Isfahan city. There for 375 students were selected by cluster random sampling on the basis of determination table of sample size (Kohen et al, 2000). All students responded to addictive scales (Zinaly et al, 2007), anxiety (Sigmund and Snenit, 1983), rumination (Nullen Hoeksma and Murrow, 1991), neglect (Hussein Khani et al,1392), peer relationship (Hudson,1990) and bullying (Espelage & Holt, 2001). Amos software was used to fit the data. Results: Based on the results of this study, the proposed model had a good fit with the data. The coefficients of the effect of anxiety, neglect, problems in peer relationships, bullying and rumination on addiction were significant. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, anxiety, neglect, problems in relationships with peers, bullying and rumination have a causative effect on addiction. Therefore, this model can serve as a desirable model for the development of prevention curricula for drug addiction.