On the nature of harms reported by those identifying a problematic drinker in the family, an exploratory study
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Berends, Lynda, Ferris, Jason and Laslett, Anne-Marie. (2014). On the nature of harms reported by those identifying a problematic drinker in the family, an exploratory study. Journal of Family Violence. 29(2), pp. 197 - 204. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-013-9570-5
Authors | Berends, Lynda, Ferris, Jason and Laslett, Anne-Marie |
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Abstract | A national telephone survey on alcohol-related harms experienced by others consisted of 2,649 randomly selected adults and 415 (15 %) commented on the family member whose heavy drinking most negatively affected them. Relationships comprised close family (child, parent, sibling; 47 %), partner (22 %), extended family (e.g., aunt/uncle, cousin, grandparent; 19 %), and ex-partner (12 %). Common harms were being emotionally hurt and having a serious argument. An average of 3.4 harms was reported and multiple harms meant a higher likelihood of significant impact. Harms were classified into four domains which accounted for approximately 60 % of the explained variance: psychological (26.1 %), physical (11.4 %), social (10.9 %), and practical (9.6 %). Psychological and practical domains were associated with significant harm as were being female and sharing a home with the drinker. Perceived harms from a problematic drinking family member are broad ranging and have significant impact. Advice, information, and directions for family members dealing with a problematic drinker need development. |
Year | 2014 |
Journal | Journal of Family Violence |
Journal citation | 29 (2), pp. 197 - 204 |
ISSN | 0885-7482 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-013-9570-5 |
Page range | 197 - 204 |
Research Group | Centre for Health and Social Research |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8v454/on-the-nature-of-harms-reported-by-those-identifying-a-problematic-drinker-in-the-family-an-exploratory-study
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