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How do nonalcoholics view alcoholics?

G Groettum1, D Lester

  • 1Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona 08240-0195, USA.

Perceptual and Motor Skills
|June 1, 1996
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Older students perceived alcoholics as more responsible for their drinking than younger students did. Factors like gender and personal experience did not influence these perceptions among the 37 participants.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Understanding perceptions of alcoholism is crucial for effective intervention and support.
  • Previous research has explored various factors influencing attitudes towards alcohol abuse.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how age influences perceptions of responsibility in individuals with alcohol use disorder.
  • To examine the association between demographic and experiential factors and the perception of alcoholics.

Main Methods:

  • A study was conducted with 37 students to assess their views on alcoholics.
  • Participants' perceptions of responsibility attributed to alcoholics were recorded.
  • Data on participants' gender, locus of control, and experience with alcoholics were collected.

Main Results:

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  • Older students attributed significantly more responsibility for alcohol abuse to alcoholics compared to younger students.
  • No significant association was found between gender and the perception of alcoholics.
  • Locus of control and prior experience with alcoholics did not correlate with how students perceived alcoholics.

Conclusions:

  • Age appears to be a key factor in shaping perceptions of responsibility concerning alcohol abuse.
  • Demographic and experiential variables, beyond age, may not be primary drivers of these specific perceptions.