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The drunken driver: a psychosocial study

M L Selzer, E Barton

    Drug and Alcohol Dependence
    |July 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    This study compared convicted drunk drivers to alcoholics and controls. Many drunk drivers showed alcoholic traits but had less severe psychosocial issues than the alcoholic group.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Criminology
    • Addiction Studies

    Background:

    • Problem drinking is a significant societal issue with legal and health consequences.
    • Understanding the psychosocial profiles of individuals convicted of drunk driving is crucial for effective intervention and prevention.
    • Drunk drivers may represent a distinct population or overlap with individuals diagnosed with alcoholism.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare psychosocial variables between convicted male drunk drivers, individuals with diagnosed alcoholism, and a control group.
    • To investigate the extent of overlap and differentiation between drunk drivers and alcoholics based on psychosocial functioning.
    • To determine if drunk drivers can be clearly categorized based on their psychosocial profiles.

    Main Methods:

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  • A self-administered questionnaire was employed to gather data on psychosocial variables.
  • The study included 306 convicted male drunk drivers, 294 individuals diagnosed with alcoholism, and 253 control participants.
  • Statistical comparisons were made across the three groups for various psychosocial parameters.

    • Main Results:

    • The drunk driver group exhibited psychosocial characteristics that fell between the control and alcoholic groups on several measures.
    • A significant proportion, over 68%, of convicted drunk drivers displayed traits consistent with alcoholism.
    • Despite similarities, drunk drivers generally showed less psychosocial impairment compared to the diagnosed alcoholic group.

    Conclusions:

    • Convicted drunk drivers represent a complex group with considerable overlap with alcoholism but distinct psychosocial profiles.
    • The psychosocial differences between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drunk drivers were not pronounced enough for clear group dichotomization.
    • Findings suggest tailored interventions may be necessary for drunk drivers, considering their unique psychosocial landscape.