Factors Associated with Loneliness among Alcoholics in Rehabilitation Centers
- 1 December 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The Journal of Social Psychology
- Vol. 131 (6) , 769-779
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00224545.1991.9924664
Abstract
Loneliness questionnaires were distributed to 92 male and 60 female American subjects undergoing treatment in selected alcohol rehabilitation centers. Factors associated with feelings of loneliness for these individuals were investigated. Significant differences were found between the loneliness scores of men and women, between individuals who had different familial histories of alcoholism, and between subjects who indicated various degrees of happiness during the previous year. A significant negative relationship was also found between loneliness and the following variables: self-esteem, self-rated marital satisfaction, self-rated job satisfaction, and number of years alcohol was consumed.Keywords
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