Assessment of coping in Al-Anon attending family members of problem drinking relatives

Authors

Mylie Sell, University of Canberra
Lynne E. Magor-Blatch, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

109206

Publication Details

Sell, M. & Magor-Blatch, L. E. (2016). Assessment of coping in Al-Anon attending family members of problem drinking relatives. Journal of Groups in Addiction and Recovery, 11 (3), 205-219.

Abstract

Family members of problem drinking relatives often experience high levels of chronic stress and pervasive negative effects on their own functioning, health and wellbeing. The Al-Anon Family Groups offer support to individuals who have been affected by the problem drinking of a relative or friend. We incorporated the Coping Questionnaire into a cross-sectional survey to examine the experiences and coping styles of 25 Al-Anon attending family members in Australia. Based on comparative scores reported by seven previous studies, our findings indicated significantly more adaptive coping by family members who attended Al-Anon.