DEPRESSION AND PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS IN ALCOHOLIC MEMBERS OF TEETOTAL SOCIETIES

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  • KATO Yoshihiro
    Master's Program in Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba
  • TAKEDA Fumi
    Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba
  • MIYAKE Takeo
    Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nihon University
  • YOKOYAMA Eise
    Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nihon University
  • OHIDA Takashi
    Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nihon University

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  • 断酒会会員における抑うつと心理社会的要因
  • ダンシュカイ カイイン ニ オケル ヨクウツ ト シンリ シャカイテキ ヨウイン

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Objective To ascertain 1) the prevalence of depression and psychosocial characteristics in alcoholics who are members of teetotal societies, and 2) the relationship between depression and psychosocial factors.<br/>Method A self-report questionnaire survey was conducted of 184 alcoholic members of seven teetotal societies in a prefecture in Japan. Questionnaires consisted of items on demographics, the self-rating depression scale(SDS), family environment in childhood, self-esteem, coping, and sense of coherence(SOC).<br/>Results 1) The mean SDS score was 31.8 points in males and 35.8 points in females. Depression level for the male sample was equivalent to that for male employees. Coping behavior characterized by escape and resignation was more prevalent in the employees. Mean scores of both self-esteem (33.3 points) and SOC (118.7 points) were lower than in general.<br/> 2) SDS was significantly related to length of time spent within a teetotal society, self-esteem, SOC, coping behavior characterized by resignation and positive approaches to problem solving. The shorter the time within the teetotal society, the lower the scores for self-esteem, SOC, and coping behavior typified by positive approaches to problem solving; and the higher the score for coping behavior characterized by resignation, the higher the SDS score.<br/>Conclusion The findings of this study suggested that depression in alcoholic members of teetotal societies occurred at similar levels to that for the general population, but that self-esteem, sense of coherence, and suitable coping behaviors were reduced. It was suggested that depression in alcoholics who are members of teetotal societies may be associated with short history of membership in the group, low sense of coherence, low self-esteem, and inappropriate coping behavior.

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