An empirical typology of drinking partnerships and their relationship to marital functioning and drinking consequences

Author(s): Leonard, K. E.

Journal/Book: J Marriage Fam. 1998; 60: 3989 Central Ave NE #550, Minneapolis, MN 55421. Natl Council Family Relations. 515-526.

Abstract: Using cluster analysis, Mle identified a natural typology of drinking partnerships in early marriage, We found an interpretable-five-cluster solution that evidenced significant and meaningful relationships with both marital functioning and drinking frequencies. Cluster profiles were derived from husbands' and wives' drinking frequencies, typical quantities, the percentage of couple's total drinking done in each other's presence, and the percentage of couples' drinking done in the home. Clusters characterized by high levels of consumption were riot uniformly associated with lower,marital quality. However, significant relationships between the drinking partnerships and both marital functioning and alcohol consequences held after statistically controlling for husbands' and wives monthly alcohol volumes. The multidimensional notion of a drinking partnership may be useful in future efforts to understand the implications of alcohol use for marriage and family life.

Note: Article Roberts LJ, Univ Wisconsin, Dept Child & Family Studies, 1430 Linden Dr, Madison,WI 53706 USA

Keyword(s): alcohol; cluster analysis; drinking partnerships; drinking patterns; marital quality; CLUSTER ANALYTIC APPROACH; ALCOHOL-CONSUMPTION; SOCIAL-BEHAVIOR; PATTERNS; FAMILY; LIFE; STABILITY; COUPLES; STATES; WOMEN

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