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Is codependency a meaningful concept?

L L Stafford1

  • 1University of Texas, Houston Health Science Center, School of Nursing, 1100 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030, USA. lstaffor@sonl.nur.uth.tmc.edu

Issues in Mental Health Nursing
|March 12, 2002
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Codependency, initially for partners of alcoholics, now broadly describes dysfunctional relationships. This review examines its definitions, validity, measurement, and implications for psychiatric nursing.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Addiction Studies

Background:

  • The concept of codependency emerged from substance abuse treatment.
  • It has expanded to describe general dysfunctional relational patterns.
  • Definitions have broadened due to self-help and psychiatric influences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review proposed definitions of codependency.
  • To discuss the construct validity of codependency.
  • To summarize measurement instruments and implications for psychiatric nursing.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of codependency definitions and research.
  • Analysis of conceptual evolution and measurement tools.
  • Discussion of implications for psychiatric nursing practice and education.

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Main Results:

  • Codependency definitions have become increasingly inclusive.
  • There are ongoing efforts to develop valid measurement instruments.
  • The construct's broad application raises questions about its specificity.

Conclusions:

  • Codependency is a widely discussed concept in mental health literature.
  • Further research is needed to establish its validity and refine measurement.
  • Understanding codependency is crucial for psychiatric nursing education and practice.