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Interpersonal dependency in alcoholic and obese men

J K Mills1

  • 1Department of Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37240, USA.

Psychological Reports
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Alcoholic and obese men in treatment show similar interpersonal dependency needs. These dependency traits can help predict treatment success for both alcohol and obesity disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Addiction Studies

Background:

  • Psychological conflict regarding dependency is common in individuals with alcoholism and obesity.
  • Limited research exists on the specific differences in dependency characteristics between these two clinical populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and compare the interpersonal dependency characteristics of men with alcoholism and morbid obesity.
  • To test the hypothesis that these two groups exhibit similar dependency needs.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved 22 men undergoing intensive treatment for alcoholism and 8 men undergoing intensive treatment for morbid obesity.
  • The Interpersonal Dependency Inventory was utilized to assess dependency traits in both groups.

Main Results:

  • The findings supported the initial hypothesis, indicating that alcoholic and obese men display comparable levels of interpersonal dependency.
  • No significant differences in dependency characteristics were found between the two groups.

Conclusions:

  • Interpersonal dependency appears to be a shared psychological correlate in both alcoholism and morbid obesity.
  • Dependency correlates of personality may function as valuable predictive variables in the clinical management of individuals with alcohol and obesity disorders.

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