Want a healthy life: A qualitative study on motivation to  cease alcoholic drink addiction

Ibnu Sutoko; Latipun  Latipun

doi:10.18502/jsbch.v5i1.6731

Ibnu Sutoko Department of clinical psychology, Muhammadiyah University of Malang, East Java, Indonesia.
Latipun Latipun Department of clinical psychology, Muhammadiyah University of Malang, East Java, Indonesia.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/jsbch.v5i1.6731

Keywords: Alcoholic Drink, Behavior Addiction, Healthy Lifestyle, Drunk Effect

Abstract

Background: The alcoholic drink level of consumption is still high, particularly among adolescents and adults. Continuous consumption of alcoholic drinks can lead to addiction, making it difficult to cope with; however, some individuals with such a situation are could cease the habit. This study aims to explore the process of individuals breaking away from alcohol dependence.

Methods: The research approach used qualitative with a phenomenological design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to obtain in-depth data from eight subjects selected according to purposive sampling criteria. The data was analyzed using a descriptive phenomenological method.

Results: The study results found four main themes for quitting alcoholic beverages: the influence of the experience of becoming an addict, a strong internal desire to quit, being threatened by biological impacts, internal and external driving factors to quit.

Conclusion: Based on the findings, individuals who want to quit addiction must have a strong desire, consider the biological impact on health and have internal and external driving factors.