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Interpersonal perception in addict families

B K Alexander, G S Dibb

    Family Process
    |March 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Family perception dynamics in addicted offspring differ significantly from control families. Low self-esteem in addicts is perpetuated by negative family views, suggesting reframing perception as a therapeutic approach.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Family Studies
    • Addiction Research

    Background:

    • Interpersonal perception plays a crucial role in family dynamics.
    • Understanding these dynamics is vital in addiction treatment.
    • Previous clinical observations suggested a link between family perception and addiction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate interpersonal perception differences between families with addicted offspring and control families.
    • To explore how family perceptions impact addicted individuals' self-esteem.
    • To validate clinical observations using a quantitative method.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized the "Interperception Matrix" technique.
    • Compared eight families with addicted offspring to eight matched control families.
    • Analyzed perceptions of addicts, parents, and ideal offspring roles.

    Main Results:

    • Addicted offspring, mothers, and fathers perceived addicts negatively.
    • Significant disagreement existed between parents and addicts regarding the addict's perception.
    • Addicts were characterized by passivity and dependence; mothers reported lower agreeableness.
    • No significant differences were found in ideal offspring descriptions or parent descriptions.

    Conclusions:

    • Social perception in addicted families can undermine self-esteem, perpetuating addiction.
    • Findings support the clinical observation of negative perceptual cycles in addiction.
    • Results advocate for addiction therapy approaches focusing on reframing family perception.

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