An analysis of alcoholism and its correlates among married men in Kerala, India

George Kolath

Date of Publication

1989

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Counseling and Educational Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Roberto Mendoza

Defense Panel Chair

Salud P. Evangelista

Defense Panel Member

Imelda Villar
Marita Bernardo

Abstract/Summary

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between alcoholism among married men in India and the four (4) variables of family interaction, religious practice, family finances, social and recreational activities. This is a comparative, correlational, and predictive study. The subjects were 100 non-alcoholics and 98 alcoholics from India. Data for the study were obtained through the questionnaire on the level of alcoholism, questionnaire on family life, and general questions. The result of the study revealed the following: 1. There is a moderate degree of relationship between the level of alcoholism and the four studied variables. 2. There is a significant difference between alcoholics and non-alcoholics in terms of the aforesaid four variables. On the basis of the above findings, the following conclusions were drawn: 1. Religious practice can be used to predict alcoholism among married men in Kerala, India. 2. Alcoholism among married men in Kerala, India, is related to family interaction, religious practice, family finances, social and recreational activities. 3. Counselling, especially spiritual counselling may help in the preventive and recuperative aspect of alcoholism.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TG01663

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Keywords

Alcoholism -- India -- Kerala; Married men -- Alcohol use; Alcoholism counseling

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