[Relationship between self-image and mental health of alcoholics].
Male patients (n=149) that consulted a physician specializing in the treatment of alcoholism at a hospital participated in this study. Their cognitions regarding emotional support networks, self-image, and mental health were investigated. Moreover, their cognition of stress was compared with a control group of general office workers (n=182). Result indicated that alcoholics had the following characteristics in comparison to the control group. (1) Lower cognition of emotional support. (2) Higher inclination to suppress real intentions and to be dependent. (3) Lower self-decision-making behavior. (4) Higher inclination to be irritated and anxious in daily life. Based on these results, it is suggested that providing support for increasing the cognition of emotional support networks and more self-decision-making behavior are important considerations in decreasing the stress cognition and improving the mental health of alcoholics.
Shiotani
Ikuko
I
Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba-Ctiy, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan.
Munakata
Tsunetsugu
T
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires