TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - Relationship between self-image and mental health of alcoholics
JO  - Nihon Arukoru Yakubutsu Igakkai Zasshi
A1  - Shiotani, Ikuko
A1  - Munakata, Tsunetsugu
SP  - 554
EP  - 568
VL  - 44
IS  - 5
N2  - 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.<p /> <p>Language: ja</p>
LA  - ja
SN  - 1341-8963
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -