Resilience in Wives of Persons with Alcohol Use Disorder and their Marital Quality

Johnson, Derrick; Varughese, Sheena; Kallivayalil, Roy Abraham

doi:10.4103/ijsp.ijsp_151_20

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“…Wife battering is another consequence of spouse addiction. Johnson et al reported that substance abuse is one of the main reason for wife battering (22). Similar results of physical abuse were reported by researchers (23).…”

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Living with Substance Abused Spouse: A Phenomenological Approach

Touseef¹,

Iftikhar²,

Kazmi³

et al. 2023

PJMHS

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Introduction: Substance abuse is social problem throughout the world due to which not only the life of addicted person but also his families especially his spouses are also affected. Aim: The current study aimed to explore the lived experiences of the spouses of substance abused men and the impact of their husband addiction problem on different aspects of their lives. Material and Method: The design of this study was a cross sectional study design and this study was conducted at Mayo Hospital Lahore. A sample size of eight (N=8) were recruited. Interview guide consists of open ended questions which were developed for the purpose of data collection. Semi structured interview approach was employed for conducting interview. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to analyse the interviews. Results: Results from analysis yielded eleven super ordinate themes. These includes social support, challenges on societal level, unhealthy home environment, unhealthy relationship supportive wife, financial instability, physiological problems, psychological complaints, change in personality, concerned mother and religious coping. Conclusion: The results will contribute to understanding the impact of substance abuse of men on their spouses. It will help in developing an educational program for those people who are the risk by increasing their awareness and changing their behavior for preventing addiction problem and will also aid in developing counseling plans for the spouses of substance abusers. Keywords: Substance abuse, Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis, Financial Instability, Religious Coping

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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Living with Substance Abused Spouse: A Phenomenological Approach

Touseef¹,

Iftikhar²,

Kazmi³

et al. 2023

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“…The study suggests various strategies to improve the quality of life for wives of individuals with AUD, such as facilitating access to support groups, community engagement programs, and resources for personal growth [ 25 - 27 ]. These interventions, as highlighted by participants, directly link resilience to the welfare of children, further underlining the importance of supporting the non-AUD husband in their parenting role [ 28 , 29 ]. This approach aims to strengthen family resilience, offering a pathway to better family outcomes irrespective of their socio-economic backgrounds.…”

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Parenting Amid Shadows: Exploring the Child-Rearing Experiences of Wives of Individuals With Alcohol Use Disorder

Joseph,

Babu,

Prakash

2024

Cureus

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Introduction: The pervasive impact of alcohol use disorder (AUD) within families, particularly on parenting roles in Kerala, India, necessitates an in-depth exploration. This study aims to uncover the unique challenges and coping strategies employed by wives of individuals with AUD against a backdrop of societal stigma and economic hardship. Methodology: This study, employing a qualitative narrative research design, delves into the experiences of 30 wives of men with AUD in Kerala. The study delves into the complexities of navigating parenting responsibilities amid challenges related to AUD, employing in-depth interviews with the aid of a semi-structured interview guide conducted in Malayalam. The researchers used narrative analysis to extract the themes related to coping mechanisms, resilience, and the impact on children's psychological health. Results: The study highlights significant emotional and social burdens on wives, including solo parenting, financial strain, and social stigma. Despite these challenges, the resilience and adaptive strategies of these women stand out, with extended family support, community resources, and personal beliefs playing crucial roles in their coping mechanisms. The study points out variations in coping strategies across different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. Implications: The findings underscore the necessity for comprehensive support systems sensitive to the socio-demographic differences among families affected by AUD. Tailored interventions that enhance access to professional support, foster community solidarity, and provide economic assistance are critical. Moreover, efforts to reduce stigma and promote understanding are essential for improving the psychological health and overall quality of life of these families.

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Parental stress and depression symptoms among B40 wives of drug addicts in Malaysia: Resilience as a mediator

2022

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Background: The prevalence of depression is higher among women in the general population. While previous studies have contributed to demonstrating a higher risk of depression among women, there is a scarcity of studies on depression issues among women who experienced life as a spouse to drug addicts. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the association between parental stress faced in raising children and depression. Moreover, the study intended to examine the impact of parental stress on depression as mediated by resilience. Methods: Using the purposive sampling method, a total of 132 B40 wives of drug addicts were chosen to participate in this study. Data were collected from six states in Malaysia using a structured questionnaire consisting of the Parental Stress Scale (PSS), Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), and Zung’s Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS). SmartPLS software version 3.3.7 was used to analyze the data collected. Results: Path analysis revealed that parental stress was significantly associated with depression through resilience. Specifically, the indirect effect highlighted that resilience was a partial mediator in the association between parental stress and depression. Nevertheless, it is also shown that even after accounting for the mediating role of resilience, parental stress still has a positive impact on depression. Conclusions: The present study proffers additional strategies to drug addicts’ wives, advocates, academicians, practitioners, and policymakers to approach depression issues in this community for better well-being.

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Resilience in Wives of Persons with Alcohol Use Disorder and their Marital Quality

Cited by 4 publications

References 19 publications

Living with Substance Abused Spouse: A Phenomenological Approach

Living with Substance Abused Spouse: A Phenomenological Approach

Parenting Amid Shadows: Exploring the Child-Rearing Experiences of Wives of Individuals With Alcohol Use Disorder

Parental stress and depression symptoms among B40 wives of drug addicts in Malaysia: Resilience as a mediator

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