Investigating the Role of Identity Styles in Substance Abuse and Emotional Regulation Strategies

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Research Questions and Objectives 1.3 Significance of the Study 1.4 Structure of the Thesis 2. Literature Review 2.1 Identity Styles: Theoretical Framework 2.2 Substance Abuse: Definitions and Perspectives 2.3 Emotional Regulation Strategies: An Overview 2.4 Interaction Between Identity and Behavior 2.5 Previous Studies and Current Gaps 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design and Approach 3.2 Sampling Methods 3.3 Data Collection Techniques 3.4 Data Analysis Procedures 3.5 Ethical Considerations 4. Identity Styles in Depth 4.1 Overview of Identity Styles 4.2 Adaptive versus Maladaptive Styles 4.3 Developmental Aspects of Identity 4.4 Measurement Tools and Metrics 5. Substance Abuse: Related Factors 5.1 Biological and Genetic Influences 5.2 Environmental and Social Factors 5.3 Psychological Triggers and Outcomes 5.4 Patterns and Trends in Substance Abuse 6. Emotional Regulation Strategies 6.1 Theories of Emotional Regulation 6.2 Effective Techniques and Methods 6.3 Emotional Regulation in Adolescents 6.4 Influence on Mental Health and Behavior 7. Empirical Analysis 7.1 Data Analysis Results 7.2 Correlation between Identity and Substance Abuse 7.3 Impact of Emotional Regulation on Behavior 7.4 Discussion of Findings 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Implications for Practice and Policy 8.3 Limitations of the Study 8.4 Directions for Future Research