title: Identity, cognitive structure, and long-term tranquillizer use: a multidimensional approach.
abstract: The article discusses different theoretical perspectives that are relevant in analysing long-term tranquillizer use. The theories mentioned are, e.g., behavioral theory models, cognitive models, humanistic and existential models, transpersonal identity models, psychodynamic reasoning, sociological and anthropological perspectives. A multidimensional model focusing on the connection between identity structure and long-term tranquillizer use is presented. The article argues for the use of mixed methodological strategies, e.g., quantitative and qualitative methods. The implications of the 'actor-spectator paradox" for the analysis of data are also discussed in some detail.
authors.affiliation: Karolinska Institute, Centre for Dependency Disorders, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. sam.larsson@socarb.su.se
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Larsson
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lilja
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hamilton
mesh_terms: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D003071:Cognition; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D008960:Models, Psychological; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012649:Self Concept; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D001569:Benzodiazepines