Citation

Drapkin ML, McCrady BS, Swingle JM, Epstein EE. J. Stud. Alcohol 2005; 66(3): 213-219.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Rutgers Center of Alcohol Studies)

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Research suggests that high levels of dissatisfaction, conflict and aggression characterize the relationships of alcoholics. The present study addressed aspects of bidirectional violence that occur in the relationships of female alcoholics. METHOD: Participants were 109 women (and their partners) in a randomized clinical trial comparing individual and couple treatment for female alcoholics. Participants completed the Modified Conflicts Tactics Scale (CTS); four CTS subscales were calculated: Verbal Aggression, Psychological Coercion, Minor Violence and Severe Violence. RESULTS: Sixty-one percent of the couples reported at least some violence (27% severe) between them in the prior year. In 23% of the couples, the woman was more severely violent than the man; in 11% of the couples, the man was more severely violent. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, results suggest that verbal aggression, psychological coercion and physical violence occur in the context of a distressed relationship. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 2005. Copyright © 2005 by the Center of Alcohol Studies)

Domestic Violence Offender
Domestic Violence Victim
Domestic Violence Causes
Spouse Abuse Offender
Spouse Abuse Risk Factors
Spouse Abuse Victim
Spouse Abuse Causes
Adult Female
Adult Male
Adult Substance Use
Adult Offender
Adult Violence
Adult Victim
Alcohol Use Effects
Alcohol Related Victimization
Alcohol Related Violence
Substance Use Effects
Substance Use-Violence Co-Occurence
Substance Use-Victimization Co-Occurence
Offender Substance Use
Male Offender
Male Violence
Male Victim
Female Victim
Female Violence
Female Offender
Female Substance Use
Offender Substance Use
Victim Substance Use
Violence Against Women
Partner Violence
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