Marital dynamics in alcoholism: Implications for gender aware de-addiction management

Journal/Book: Indian J Soc Work. 1998; 59: Dept Publications Sion-Trombay Road, Deonar Bombay400088, India. Tata Inst Social Science P O Box 8313. 1019-1033.

Abstract: This study compares marital dynamics between wives of alcoholics and those of non-alcoholics, who were matched on key socio-demographic variables. Poor marital adjustment and higher conflict levels were seen in alcohol complicated marriages. Further, these wives reported less marital satisfaction, cohesion, consensus and affectional expression and a higher prevalence of violence and verbal aggression. Implications for social work intervention have been discussed which indicate the need for heightened gender sensitivity in de-addiction management.

Note: Article Stanley S, Bishop Heber Coll, Dept Social Work, Tiruchchirappalli, INDIA

Keyword(s): CONFLICT; ADJUSTMENT; AGGRESSION; BEHAVIOR; MARRIAGE; SPOUSES; SCALES; MEN

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