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.
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