Differences between alcoholics and spouses in their perceptions of family functioning

James R. McKay; Stephen A. Maisto; Martha C. Beattie; Richard Longabaugh; Nora E. Noel

doi:10.1016/0740-5472(93)90094-I

Differences between alcoholics and spouses in their perceptions of family functioning

James R. McKay, Stephen A. Maisto, Martha C. Beattie, Richard Longabaugh, Nora E. Noel

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Abstract

The present study is an investigation of differences between alcoholics and significant others in their perceptions of the functioning of their families or households. A sample of 80 pairs of alcoholic patients (PTs) and their spouses or spouse equivalents (SOs) who were living together in the same household evaluated family functioning by completing the Family Assessment Device (FAD). Agreement between PTs and SOs was moderate on the Affective Responsiveness, Communication, Problem Solving, Roles, and General Functioning scales. However, there was little or no agreement on the Behavior Control and Affective Involvement scales. These results indicate that although PTs and SOs tended to agree about how well family members work together and share thoughts and feelings, they disagreed about how well boundary issues were dealt with in their families. Implications for treating alcoholic families are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	17-21
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
Volume	10
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0740-5472(93)90094-I
State	Published - 1993
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

alcoholism
couples therapy
family boundaries
family functioning
family therapy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Phychiatric Mental Health
Medicine (miscellaneous)
Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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