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Interpersonal Violence in Alcohol Complicated Marital Relationships (A Study from India)

verfasst von: Selwyn Stanley

Erschienen in: Journal of Family Violence | Ausgabe 8/2008

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Abstract

This study compared 75 wives of alcoholics with an equal number of wives of non-alcoholics matched on key socio-demographic variables, using a cross sectional ex-post facto research design. Instruments to assess the extent of conflict and danger perceived by them in their marital relationship, besides the communication apprehension experienced towards their partners were administered. Analyses showed that the wives of alcoholics as a group had higher levels of conflict, perceived more danger and experienced more apprehension in relating with their spouses, than the subjects of the reference group. Results indicate the need to consciously focus on the spouse of the alcoholic and to help her resolve various marital issues with which she is faced. Implications for therapeutic intervention with couples in alcohol complicated relationships to enable them overcome their marital life deficits are discussed.

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Titel: Interpersonal Violence in Alcohol Complicated Marital Relationships (A Study from India)
verfasst von: Selwyn Stanley
Publikationsdatum: 01.11.2008
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Family Violence / Ausgabe 8/2008
Print ISSN: 0885-7482
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-2851
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-008-9202-7

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