Citation

Shiotani I, Munakata T. Nihon Arukoru Yakubutsu Igakkai Zasshi 2009; 44(5): 554-568.

Affiliation

Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba-Ctiy, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Japanese Medical Society of Alcohol and Drug Studies)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

19938651

Abstract

Male patients (n=149) that consulted a physician specializing in the treatment of alcoholism at a hospital participated in this study. Their cognitions regarding emotional support networks, self-image, and mental health were investigated. Moreover, their cognition of stress was compared with a control group of general office workers (n=182). Result indicated that alcoholics had the following characteristics in comparison to the control group. (1) Lower cognition of emotional support. (2) Higher inclination to suppress real intentions and to be dependent. (3) Lower self-decision-making behavior. (4) Higher inclination to be irritated and anxious in daily life. Based on these results, it is suggested that providing support for increasing the cognition of emotional support networks and more self-decision-making behavior are important considerations in decreasing the stress cognition and improving the mental health of alcoholics.

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