Female alcoholics. IV. Admission problems and patterns

Blankfield, Adele; Maritz, J. S.

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0447.1990.tb03076.x

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“…However, findings from existing research largely demonstrate detrimental consequences for husbands of problem drinking wives. Specifically, husbands with problem-drinking or alcohol-dependent wives report lower relationship satisfaction, poor partner support, verbal aggression, and physical violence (Blankfield & Maritz, 1990; Klee, Schmidt, & Ames, 1991; Leonard & Roberts, 1998; Miller, Downs, & Gondoli, 1989). …”

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An interdependent look at perceptions of spousal drinking problems and marital outcomes

Rodriguez

Neighbors

2015

Alcohol

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Research indicates a bidirectional association between heavy alcohol use and marital quality among couples. The current research extends previous research on the role of interpersonal perception by examining how partner drinking and perceiving one’s partner’s drinking as problematic are associated with subsequent marital outcomes. Moreover, we evaluated how perceiving one’s partner to have a drinking problem was associated with marital functioning, and whether that association differed based on the partner’s actual drinking. Married couples (N = 123 dyads) with at least one spouse who consumed alcohol regularly completed measures of alcohol use and consequences, the perception that their spouse’s drinking was problematic, and marital adjustment (i.e., relationship satisfaction, commitment, and trust). Results from actor-partner interdependence models using structural equations modeling indicated that for husbands, partner heavy drinking was associated with lower adjustment. Additionally, for husbands, perceiving their spouse had a drinking problem was associated with lower adjustment for both themselves and their wives. Moreover, significant interactions between partner drinking and the perception of partner drinking problem on marital adjustment emerged, controlling for amount of consumption. Specifically, perceiving one’s partner’s drinking as a problem was only negatively associated with relationship adjustment if the partner reported higher levels of heavy drinking. This pattern was stronger for husbands. Results illustrate the importance of interpersonal perception, gender differences, and the use of dyadic data to model the complex dynamic between spouses with regard to alcohol use and how it affects relationship outcomes.

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An interdependent look at perceptions of spousal drinking problems and marital outcomes

Rodriguez

Neighbors

2015

Alcohol

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“…Many of the difficulties reported by problem drinking couples are similar to the difficulties reported by couples presenting with marital distress but without alcohol problems. Low relationship satisfaction (Zweben, 1986), frequent and intense arguments, and poor sexual functioning (Blankfield & Maritz, 1990) have been reported by women and men presenting for alcoholism treatment and their partners. Observational studies of the marital discussions of problem drinking couples have identified marked deficits in problem solving and communication skills.…”

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“…There are some important differences between men and women with drinking problems that may impact upon the nature of their relationship difficulties. Relative to alcohol dependant men, alcohol dependant women are more likely to report problems with anxiety, depression, or grief (Kovach, 1986), and less likely to report work problems, impaired driving, or having a criminal record (Benishek, Bieschke, Stoffelmayr, Mavis, & Humphreys, 1992;Blankfield & Maritz, 1990;Marsh & Miller, 1985;Wilsnack & Wilsnack, 1991). Alcohol dependent women also are more likely than alcohol dependent men to report sexual assault, spouse abuse, and sexual disorders as precipitating their drinking (Beckman, 1976;Wilsnack, 1984).…”

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Individual Psychopathology and Marital Distress

Halford

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et al. 1999

Behav Modif

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This article is a review of the association of individual and marital problems. The focus is on depression, alcohol abuse, anxiety disorders, and the functional psychoses, each of which interact with marital distress in important ways. Although the causal connections between these disorders and marital distress are complex and only particularly understood, the available evidence shows that individuals' and couples' problems often exacerbate each other. Consequently, regardless of whether the initial presentation is individual or couple focused, there is routinely a need to assess both individual and relationship functioning. Couples therapy, and in particular behavioral couples therapy (BCT), is an important element of effective treatment of depression, alcohol abuse, anxiety disorders, and the functional psychoses. The integration of couple and individual therapy presents a number of clinical challenges, and in concluding this article the authors provide guidelines for managing these challenges.

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“…Furthermore, among people seeking couple therapy for distressed relationships, there is a high incidence of alcohol abuse (Halford & Osgarby, 1993). The marriages of people who abuse alcohol are characterised by low relationship satisfaction (Zweben, 1986), frequent and intense arguments (Blankfield & Maritz, 1990), poor communication (Jacob & Leonard, 1992;Jacob, Ritchey, Cvitkovic, & Blane, 1981;Kelly, Halford, & Young, 2002), and physical aggression (Leonard & Blane, 1992).…”

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Evaluation of the Controlling Alcohol and Relationship Enhancement (CARE) Program With Hazardous Drinkers

2004

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We assessed the effects of the Controlling Alcohol and Relationship Enhancement (CARE) program, an early intervention combining reduction of hazardous alcohol consumption and enhancement of couple relationships. Thirty-seven hazardous drinking couples were randomly allocated to either the CARE program or to a control condition. CARE couples improved their communication more than controls, but couples in both conditions reduced hazardous drinking to a similar extent. CARE is a potentially useful means of promoting positive relationship communication in hazardous drinking couples.

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Female alcoholics. IV. Admission problems and patterns

Cited by 16 publications

References 33 publications

An interdependent look at perceptions of spousal drinking problems and marital outcomes

An interdependent look at perceptions of spousal drinking problems and marital outcomes

Individual Psychopathology and Marital Distress

Evaluation of the Controlling Alcohol and Relationship Enhancement (CARE) Program With Hazardous Drinkers

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