Impact of family intervention on self-esteem and well-being for individuals with alcohol dependence
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https://doi.org/10.29120/ijpsw.2020.v11.i1.199Abstract
Background: Family interventions are the core interventions in which mental health professionals provide support and understanding of the illness to affected individuals and family members. They work together on planning treatment; provide psychological support and understanding of the disorder. Aim: To study the impact of the family intervention on self-esteem and wellbeing of individuals with alcohol dependence syndrome. Methodology: It was a hospital-based pre-post-design intervention study. Ten samples were purposively selected and equal numbers were assigned to the experimental and control group. Tools used for assessment were - a semi-structured socio-demographic and clinical data sheet, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, PGI General Well-being, and The McMaster Family Assessment Device. Results: The study results show that family intervention brings significant improvement in the family functioning; self-esteem and well being of the study sample which was sustained over three months follow-up period. Conclusion: This line of treatment can be used for better outcome among persons with alcohol dependence syndrome.
Keywords: Alcohol dependence, family interventions, self-esteem, wellbeing
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