Shanthi, B (2011) A Study of Female Spouses of Male Alcohol Dependence patients. Masters thesis, Madras Medical College, Chennai.
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The use of alcohol has been present since time immemorial. The problem of alcoholism is not just related to the alcoholics but Also the lives of those around them are adversely affected especially the Wives leading onto social, occupational and psychological damage (24). Alcohol dependence is a complex behavior with far reaching Harmful effects on the work, family and society. The most negatively affected are the spouse and children of an Alcoholic. However less attention has been focused on them so far (25). There are a considerable number of anecdotal reports and research Findings that suggest that individuals who are married to alcoholics have Poor physical and mental health (4). The wives are too close to the problem and don’t see how they are Enabling the user. Two models have dominated the literature on alcoholism and Marriage. Personality profile of the wives. Behaviour of them in reaction to their husband’s Drinking. These wives suffer from various stressors due to their husband’s Alcohol dependence. They seek assistance to cope with the impact of the Husband’s drinking (34). This study is an attempt to study certain aspects of the wives of the Alcoholic’s mental health and compare them with the normal population. The wives of the alcoholics are an ‘Unknown Universe’ in Indian Society. Clinical work and some research suggest that partner responses To drinking may either facilitate or hinder treatment acceptance and Recovery efforts (29). Hence the reason for taking up this study is Justified.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Female Spouses ; Male Alcohol Dependence ; Patients. |
| Subjects: | MEDICAL > Psychiatry |
| Depositing User: | Subramani R |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Aug 2017 03:21 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Aug 2017 03:21 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/1999 |
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