Self-esteem and Its Relationship to Serenity and Anger/Impulsivity in an Alcohol and Other Drug-Dependent Population: Implications for Treatment

Pekala, Ronald J.; Kumar, V. K.; Maurer, Ronald; Elliott-Carter, Nancy; Moon, Edward

doi:10.1080/07347320802587005

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“…An examination of the correlates of anger among substance users is critical since anger has been shown to negatively impact treatment for SUD (Litt et al, 2000;Pekala, Kumar, Maurer, Elliott-Carter, & Moon, 2009;Witkiewitz & Villarroel, 2009). Furthermore, elevated anger among individuals with SUD has also been shown to be associated with the perpetration of violence (Giancola, 2002b;Giancola, Saucier, & Gussler-Burkhardt, 2003;Parrott & Zeichner, 2002).…”

Section: Anger Among Individuals With Sudmentioning

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Mental health correlates of anger and violence among individuals entering substance use treatment

Barrett

Mills

Teesson

et al. 2013

Mental Health and Substance Use

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Individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) have consistently been shown to report elevated levels of anger and rates of violence perpetration. Given that heightened anger can increase risk for violence and also impede treatment for SUD, it is important to identify correlates of anger and violence among individuals in SUD treatment settings. While previous research has identified factors associated with anger and violence among individuals with SUD, these studies tend not to adequately address the role of comorbidity or trait aggression in their samples. This is particularly important given that comorbid mental health disorders, for example post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), have been shown to be associated with anger and violence perpetration among individuals with SUD. This paper aims to examine demographic and mental health correlates of anger and violence among individuals in treatment for SUD. Structured interviews were carried out with 58 participants recruited from a residential detoxification clinic. Findings indicate that individuals with comorbid mental health symptoms, particularly symptoms of anxiety, are also likely to present with elevated levels of anger. In addition, a history of childhood trauma exposure and high levels of trait aggression were significantly associated with violence perpetration in the sample. This information can assist clinicians in identifying individuals prone to anger and violence and aid in the development of interventions designed to reduce anger and the likelihood of violence among individuals entering substance use treatment.

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Section: Anger Among Individuals With Sudmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mental health correlates of anger and violence among individuals entering substance use treatment

Barrett

Mills

Teesson

et al. 2013

Mental Health and Substance Use

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“…Recently, study samples have expanded from those composed of the general population to those including special groups, such as people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (Lysaker, Davis, & Tsai, 2009), sexually abused adolescents (Asgeirsdottir, Gudjonsson, Sigurdsson, & Sigfusdottir, 2010), and persons dependent on alcohol and other substances (Pekala, Kumar, Maurer, Elliott-Carter, & Moon, 2009). Studies with such samples have shown that high self-esteem can significantly predict low anger.…”

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The Role of Neuroticism in the Relation between Self-Esteem and Aggressive Emotion among 1085 Chinese Adolescents

Teng

Liu

2013

PSYCH

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The present study aimed to reveal the role of neuroticism on the relationship between self-esteem and aggressive emotion. We conducted a cross-sectional study in which a battery of self-report questionnaires was used to assess self-esteem, neuroticism and aggressive emotion in 1085 Chinese adolescents (N = 1085, M age = 16.38 years, 753 boys). We found that self-esteem could make a negative prediction of aggressive emotion both in males and females. And also, we found the mediating role of neuroticism was in both males and females, on the relations between self-esteem and aggressive emotion, especially, the moderating role of neuroticism among males in the aspect of relationship between self-esteem and aggressive emotion. In conclusion, neuroticism was of importance for aggressive emotion, which was conducive to interventions. According to these findings, at the same time, implications and limitations were discussed in the content.

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“…Both significantly increase the risk of relapse (Ungless et al, 2010). Low self-esteem or serenity, high impulsivity, and anger also increase relapse risk and are impacted by interpersonal relations (Pekala et al, 2009). …”

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“Everything that I thought that they would be, they weren’t:” Family systems as support and impediment to recovery

EnglandKennedy

Horton

2011

Social Science & Medicine

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Family help provision for adults diagnosed with co-occurring severe mental illness and substance dependence is understudied. This article draws on verbally-administered structured and semi-structured interviews with one group of 122 behavioral health care clients and one group of 54 client-nominated family members. In New Mexico, USA these were collected as part of a larger, long-term study. We examine the latter’s concerns and fears, relative desire to be involved with treatment, and difficulties connecting with professionals, as well as forms of assistance they gave to clients and intra-family communication. We found that family members’ actions and communications often support client recovery through resource provision and other, intangible forms of help. However, their misunderstandings of and lack of knowledge about client experiences can also impede recovery. We also compare the two groups of interviewees’ perspectives on assistance given to clients by family members. We give examples of family attempts to deliver help and their consequences. Last, we offer suggestions for providers and policymakers to better help family members achieve their goal of caring for clients in recovery.

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Self-esteem and Its Relationship to Serenity and Anger/Impulsivity in an Alcohol and Other Drug-Dependent Population: Implications for Treatment

Cited by 11 publications

References 30 publications

Mental health correlates of anger and violence among individuals entering substance use treatment

Mental health correlates of anger and violence among individuals entering substance use treatment

The Role of Neuroticism in the Relation between Self-Esteem and Aggressive Emotion among 1085 Chinese Adolescents

“Everything that I thought that they would be, they weren’t:” Family systems as support and impediment to recovery

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