title: [Severity of alcohol dependence and social functioning of male patients with alcoholism. I. Functioning in the sharing of marital roles].
abstract: The relations between social functioning and severity of alcohol dependence of 40 male patients from Dependence Treatment Ward in Bydgoszcz were studied. Using the MAST, CAGE, and self clinical scale the cohort was divided into two groups: less and more severe dependent probands. The demographic and social data of patients from both groups did not differ significantly. Social functiong was evaluated by use the Scale of Social Roles taking into consideration the set of marital roles (with basic roles of sexual partner, friend, guardian, and family support). The disposition to perform the role, privileges, fulfilling the duties, activity, and harmonization of the role were estimated in each of the role mentioned above and in every patient. It was shown that subjects more dependent on alcohol are significantly less active in the role of sexual partner and in support of family, as well as are less effective in performing such roles and are more egoistic in the role of sexual partner than men less dependent on alcohol. No differences were found in other roles among studied groups. The revealed differences were discussed in the aspect of psychologica and interactive hanges in marital couple.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dabkowski
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rogiewicz
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ziółkowski
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rybakowski
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage; D008875:Middle Aged; D012380:Role; D012919:Social Behavior
vernacular_title: Stopień uzaleznienia od alkoholu a funkcjonowanie społeczne mezczyzn z zespołem zalezności alkholowej. Cześć I. Funkcjonowanie w zespole ról małzeńskich.