Level of Co-Dependency among Wives of Alcoholics and Wives of Non-Alcoholic’s.

  • Mrs. N. Akila
  • Dr. S. Jeyalakshmi
  • Dr. P. Therese
Keywords: Co-dependency, wives of alcoholics, wives of non-alcoholics

Abstract

Co-dependency refers to a psychological construct involving an unhealthy relationship that people might share with those closest to them. The interrelationship of alcoholism and co-dependency is not a moral failing or personality flaw. Rather, it is the result of a set of circumstances that have shaped a particular perception and its corresponding habits. The main objective of the study is to assess the level of co-dependency among wives of alcoholics and wives of non-alcoholics. A community-based comparative study was conducted among 25 wives of alcoholics and 25 wives of non-alcoholics at Ammapalayam village in Tamil Nadu. Samples were drawn using a non-probability purposive sampling technique. Co-dependency was assessed by the Span fisher Co-dependency scale. Descriptive statistics was used for data analysis. The study concluded that the level of Co-dependency among wives of alcoholics was higher compared to the wives of non-alcoholics.

Author Biographies

Mrs. N. Akila

M.Sc (N).,Ph.D. scholar, Rani Meyyaimai College of Nursing, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu

Dr. S. Jeyalakshmi

M.Sc (N), Ph.D.,Reader in Nursing, Rani Meyyaimai College of Nursing, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu.

Dr. P. Therese

M.Sc (N), Ph.D.,Principal, Nehru College of Nursing,Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu.

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Published
2024-10-01
How to Cite
Mrs. N. Akila, Dr. S. Jeyalakshmi, & Dr. P. Therese. (2024). Level of Co-Dependency among Wives of Alcoholics and Wives of Non-Alcoholic’s. Revista Electronica De Veterinaria, 25(1), 2106 -2109. https://doi.org/10.69980/redvet.v25i1.1094
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