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Constructive confrontation and other referral processes.

H M Trice1, W J Sonnenstuhl

  • 1School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14850.

Recent Developments in Alcoholism : an Official Publication of the American Medical Society on Alcoholism, the Research Society on Alcoholism, and the National Council on Alcoholism
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
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Constructive confrontation helps identify employees with alcohol issues and encourages behavior change, utilizing workplace resources or employee assistance programs for support. This strategy

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Psychology
  • Workplace Interventions

Background:

  • Alcoholism presents significant challenges in the workplace.
  • Early identification and intervention are crucial for employee well-being and productivity.
  • Workplace strategies are needed to address substance abuse issues effectively.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and explore the strategy of constructive confrontation in the workplace.
  • To examine the roles of supervisors, peers, and unions in implementing this strategy.
  • To review the efficacy of evaluation research on constructive confrontation and discuss self-referral in employee assistance programs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of evaluation research on constructive confrontation.
  • Analysis of the application of the strategy by various workplace stakeholders.

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  • Discussion of self-referral patterns within employee assistance programs.

    • Main Results:

    • Constructive confrontation is a viable strategy for addressing alcoholism in the workplace.
    • Effectiveness of evaluation research varies, highlighting areas for improvement in study design.
    • Self-referral is an important aspect of employee assistance program utilization.

    Conclusions:

    • Constructive confrontation, when properly implemented, can motivate employees towards behavior change.
    • Further research is needed to refine evaluation methodologies for workplace interventions.
    • Understanding self-referral dynamics is key to optimizing employee assistance program effectiveness.