TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1984//
TI  - Social-network considerations in the alcohol field
JO  - Recent developments in alcoholism
A1  - Maida, C. A.
SP  - 339
EP  - 353
VL  - 2
IS  - 
N2  - This chapter reviews the literature on social networks in the alcohol field. The review focuses on the dynamics of the social-network system and network analysis. Stressors to recently urbanized persons are also examined in a discussion of social adaptation, social identity, and networks. The findings of several studies that are summarized indicate that there is a crisis in changing cultural styles and social values that develops after migration and resettlement. An aspect of this review suggests that social networks may be utilized as stress-buffering strategies in both a constructive and a destructive fashion during these periods of crisis. The author describes these networks as pathways to care and illustrates how they might play a significant role in alcoholism-treatment and recovery programs. Finally, the author concludes with some possible directions for future research on the systematic study of social bonds.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0738-422X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -