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Measuring codependents' close relationships: a preliminary study.

P H Wright1, K D Wright

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks 58202.

Journal of Substance Abuse
|January 1, 1990
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This study developed a tool to measure codependency in relationships, finding that codependents often maintain strong commitments despite difficulties. Codependent women exhibited more characteristics than men.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Relationship Studies

Background:

  • Codependency is characterized by specific relationship dynamics often observed in clinical settings.
  • Existing measurement tools did not fully capture the nuances of codependent relationship patterns.
  • Eight commonly assumed relationship characteristics of codependents were identified from literature and expert input.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a measurement tool for assessing codependents' relationship characteristics.
  • To quantitatively explore the defining features of relationships involving codependent individuals.

Main Methods:

  • A modified Acquaintance Description Form (ADF-C2) was created by incorporating eight defined codependency characteristics.
  • Participants included individuals in codependency counseling and a general population comparison group.

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  • Data were collected using the ADF-C2, Friel's Codependency Assessment Inventory, and background information forms.

    • Main Results:

    • The developed tool showed promise in measuring codependent relationship characteristics.
    • Codependents, both men and women, demonstrated persistent commitment to partners despite relationship stress.
    • Codependent women displayed five key characteristics: Control, Exaggerated Responsibility, Worth Dependency, Rescue Orientation, and Change Orientation.
    • Codependent men exhibited two primary characteristics: Control and Exaggerated Responsibility.

    Conclusions:

    • The ADF-C2 is a potentially valuable instrument for assessing codependency in relationships.
    • Findings support the notion that codependents maintain strong, albeit often challenging, commitments.
    • Gender differences were observed in the manifestation of codependent relationship characteristics.