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Attitudes toward addiction are considered one of the key factors influencing the tendency toward or avoidance of substance use and can be shaped by family-related factors. The present study aimed to examine the relationship between family emotional climate and attitudes toward addiction among students at Kabul University. This study used a correlational design. The study population consisted of students at Kabul University in 2025, from whom 369 individuals were selected through convenience sampling. We collected data using the Family Emotional Climate Questionnaire and the Attitude Toward Addiction Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22, employing Pearson correlation and multiple regression tests. The results indicated a significant negative relationship between family emotional climate and attitudes toward addiction (r = -0.308, p < 0.01). Additionally, all components of family emotional climate—including affection, caress, approval, experience, gifting, encouragement, trust, and security—showed significant negative correlations with attitudes toward addiction (p < 0.01). Among these components, encouragement (r = -0.325) and security (r = -0.323) demonstrated the strongest correlations. The findings suggest that a positive family emotional climate can serve as a protective factor in reducing positive attitudes toward addiction among students. These results highlight the importance of family-based interventions in addiction prevention programs.

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Family Emotional Climate Attitudes Toward Addiction Addiction Prevention Students Family Factors

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Basaam, S. B., & sultani, R. (2026). Examining the Relationship Between Family Emotional Climate and Students’ Attitudes Toward Addiction . Journal of Social Sciences - Kabul University, 9(2), 235–257. Retrieved from https://jss.edu.af/jss/article/view/559
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