The impact of personality types and gender on attitude towards drinking alcohol in patients with depression
Journal Title: INDIAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Personality does play a role in the genesis of both depression and alcohol dependence. It is well known that patients with depression may indulge in alcohol consumption that in turn may lead to dependence. Men generally are more prone to alcohol dependence as a coping mechanism than women. The main purpose of the research was to study the relationship between personality type and gender on attitude towards drinking alcohol in patients with depression. Methodology: The study utilized a 2x2 design. The sample population was ninety which comprised of females and males and all were s diagnosed with depression. Sample was collected from Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The method of purposive sampling was applied and McCroskey Introversion scale was administered and based on the scoring, sample population was divided into gender and personality type. A scale measuring attitude towards alcohol by Bharda and Girija was administered on all four groups of the sample. Analysis was done using a two way analysis of variance. Results: The findings of the study showed that there was significant effect of personality type (introversion & extroversion) on attitude towards drinking alcohol. There was also a significant effect of gender (male & female) on attitude towards drinking alcohol. There was no effect interaction between personality type and gender on the attitude towards drinking alcohol. Conclusion: Personality and gender play a role in both depression and alcohol dependence and need to be considered when planning treatment and relapse prevention as well as playing a role in the genesis of alcohol dependence and attitudes towards alcohol intake.
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Nishtha Kumar
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- DOI 10.30877/IJMH.3.3.2016.287-293
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