Relationship of field dependence/independence to adaption-innovation in alcoholics.
Using alcoholics as subjects, the present study attempted a replication of Kirton's 1978 study in which he demonstrated a relationship between his adaption-innovation theory and Witkin's concept of field dependence/independence. Correlations obtained in the present study paralleled those of Kirton. As a group, alcoholics tended to be field-dependent in orientation. Innovators were less field-dependent than adaptors and "average" individuals. It was suggested that the varied characteristics of alcoholics should be considered when planning therapeutic strategies.
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Department of Psychology, East Texas State University, Commerce 75428.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001143:Arousal; D005364:Field Dependence-Independence; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011581:Psychological Tests