The Influence of Al-Anon on Stress of Wives of Alcoholics.

McGregor, Phyllis W.

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Title:	The Influence of Al-Anon on Stress of Wives of Alcoholics.
Authors:	McGregor, Phyllis W.
Descriptors:	Alcoholism; Analysis of Variance; Attitude Measures; Comparative Analysis; Coping; Counseling Effectiveness; Family Problems; Group Therapy; Social Support Groups; Spouses; Stress Management; Stress Variables
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Publication Date:	1990-03-00
Pages:	10
Pub Types:	Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers
Abstract:	This study assessed Alcoholics Anonymous (Al-Anon) participation as a factor in stress of wives of alcoholics. Additional data focused on attitude and behavior variables. Two groups of 20 subjects each were enlisted from Al-Anon, personal contacts, treatment centers, and referrals in three urban areas in the southeastern United States. Group A wives were not members of Al-Anon, and Group B wives had been members for the past year or longer. Data were obtained from the Stress Audit and a questionnaire specifically designed for the study. Analysis of variance determined that Al-Anon wives were significantly less vulnerable to stress and were significantly less stressed in family situations than were non Al-Anon wives. Significant differences were also found within and between groups as a function of age, education, and status as adult children of alcoholics. Findings suggest that Al-Anon participation significantly reduces vulnerability to stress, stress from family situations, and the use of maladaptive coping behavior. (References are included.) (TE)
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Note:	Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Counseling and Development (Cincinnati, OH, March 16-19, 1990).
Identifiers:	Alcoholics Anonymous
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Languages:	English
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