Schema Model of the Self-Concept to Examine the Role of the Self-Concept in Alcohol Dependence and Recovery

Abstract

In this article, we review the existing research on the self-concept in alcohol dependence and recovery and describe a theoretical model of the self-concept, called the schema model, that can be used to interpret the findings from the existing literature and serve as a framework for further research studies. Next, we provide some empirical evidence from a recent study based on the schema model that demonstrates that specific content and structural properties of the self-concept are associated with alcohol dependence and recovery. We then discuss implications for nursing research and practice.

Self-Cognitions, Risk Factors for Alcohol Problems, and Drinking in Preadolescent Urban Youths

“…In addition, likelihood ratings have been successfully used to measure possible selves in a variety of domains, e.g., popularity, conventionality, deviancy (Stein et al, 1998) and academics (Kemmelmeier & Oyserman, 2001). Evidence of discriminant validity comes from other pilot work (Corte, 2007) we conducted in a sample of 39 predominantly minority youth aged 9–13 who completed the ‘drinking possible self’ measure and measures of depressive symptoms, oppositional defiant behavior, and alcohol expectancies. The ‘drinking possible self’ was not associated with depressive symptoms r (39) = .04, opposition/defiance r (39) = .16, or alcohol expectancies: positive social expectancy r (39) = .13, wild and crazy expectancy r (39) = .12, and sedated-impaired expectancy r (39) = −.08.…”

“…While much of the existing self and identity literature is focused on the process of identity development, e.g., exploration and commitment as mechanisms of resolving identity crises (see Schwartz, 2001 for a review), our work is focused on the cognitive products of identity development, i.e., memory structures called self-schemas (Markus, 1977; Markus & Wurf, 1987)that influence information processing (Hoyle, 2006; Kendzierski, 1988; Markus, 1977; Stein & Corte, 2007) and behavioral regulation (Corte, 2007; Estabrooks & Courneya, 1997; Froming, Nasby, & McManus, 1998; Kendzierski & Whitaker, 1997; Stein, Roeser, & Markus, 1998; Stein & Corte, 2007). We found that young adults with early onset alcohol dependence were distinguished from social drinkers in that they had fewer positive and more negative self-schemas and a self-schema related to drinking (Corte & Stein, 2007).…”

Erkek Alkol Kullanım Bozukluğu Hastalarında Patolojik Narsisizmin Erken Dönem Uyumsuz Şemaların Gelişimi Üzerindeki Etkisi

“…1986, Corte 2007. AKB tedaviye dirençli rahatsızlıklardan biridir, ancak altta yatan faktörler bulunup ortadan kaldırılırsa tam tedavi sağlanabilir.…”

Self-Reevaluation as a Critical Component in Sustained Viral Load Change for HIV+ Adults with Alcohol Problems

“…The relationship between self-reevaluation and behavior change in the context of problem drinking has theoretical roots in the self-concept literature. In Corte’s [6] review of the literature on self-concept and alcohol dependency, perceptions of self as an alcoholic are found to be directly related to drinking and recovery. Individuals with inadequate perceptions of self are presumed to be drinking to cope with the “inner emptiness” they may struggle with.…”