Marital conflict resolution of alcoholic and nonalcoholic couples during drinking and nondrinking sessions

J Stud Alcohol. 1979 Mar;40(3):183-95. doi: 10.15288/jsa.1979.40.183.

Abstract

The marital interactions of alcoholics and their wives did not differ significantly from those of nonalcoholic maritally distressed couples, but both differed from the interactions of nonalcoholic, nondistressed couples.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Alcohol Drinking*
  • Alcoholism / genetics
  • Alcoholism / psychology*
  • Alcoholism / rehabilitation
  • Communication
  • Dominance-Subordination
  • Female
  • Hostility
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Male
  • Marital Therapy
  • Marriage*
  • Middle Aged
  • Self-Assessment
  • Social Behavior