Addiction and identity: Exploring the possibility of a relationship

Journal/Book: Psychol Addict Behav. 1996; 10: 750 First St, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Educational Publishing Foundation. 9-17.

Abstract: Evidence gathered from a focused review of research on addiction and identity shows that identification with an addiction may lead to increased involvement in the addictive activity; whereas identification with behaviors incompatible with an addiction may lead to reduced involvement in the addictive activity. The contention that labeling a behavior addictive fosters identification with and involvement in that activity produced mixed results, suggesting that a number of variables may moderate the relationship between labeling and long-term outcome. Recommendations for future research on the proposed addiction-identity connection are discussed.

Note: Article GD Walters, Fed Correct Inst, Psychol Serv, POB 700, Minersville, PA 17954 USA

Keyword(s): SEXUAL ADDICTION; SELF-EFFICACY; FOLLOW-UP; SMOKING; ALCOHOL; USERS; PERSPECTIVE; CESSATION; SMOKERS

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