Thesis (D. Min.)--Denver Conservative Baptist Seminary, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 313-330).

This study was designed to investigate risk factors for resumption of alcohol use during the early period following treatment. Specifically, the influence of cognitions, stressful life events, subjective appraisal of stress, expectancies about alcohol use, and personal coping responses was explored.

M.A. (Social Work) / PROBLEM STATEMENT Although there is no lack of literature and research findings regarding alcoholism, very little research has been done about social workers rendering therapeutic services to alcoholics. This study focused on certain aspects about social workers dealing with alcoholics in order to provide a clearer picture about :- • their motivation for rendering therapeutic services to alcoholics despite the apparent poor prognosis and high relapse statistics of alcoholics; • their level of general contentment and social functioning; and • their personality traits/characteristics. Only social workers in possession of an appropriate qualification, and who have been working with alcoholics for at least two (2) years, took part in the study. The results of this study can be used for future screening and training of social workers rendering therapeutic services to alcoholics. Comparative or exploratory studies on concepts such as the job satisfaction and effectiveness of these social workers, can also be undertaken. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of this study was to investigate the level of general contentment, social functioning and personality traits of social workers rendering therapeutic services to alcoholics, by using the following measurement scales :- * the Hudson scale for the measurement of general contentment; * the Heimler scale for the measurement of social functioning; * the 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire for the assessment of personality traits. With this goal in mind the following objectives were set for the study :- * the exploring of concepts from the literature; * the administration of the selected measurement scales to the sampling group; * the analyzing of data with the intent to gain insight and knowledge about these social workers. RESEARCH DESIGN Exploratory research by means of quantitative methods of data wereundertaken in this study. Structured measurement scales were used to measure the level of general contentment, social functioning an personality traits of social workers rendering therapeutic services to alcoholics. An availability sampling or sometimes called accidental sampling method was used where twenty five (25) social workers, who were willing to participate in the study, were included.

The purpose of this project was to clarify the methodological considerations involved in the posttreatment follow-up evaluation of alcohol-abuse patients. A two-part project was undertaken in an attempt to answer the follow-up questions of how and when to measure treatment effects with discharged alcoholics. In Part I, a large-scale survey was utilized to examine return rates across various program evaluation methods and time frames. In Part II, the predictive validity of scores received at short-term follow-up in relation to scores received at 1-year follow-up was assessed for measures of psychosocial functioning and alcohol consumption.

Faculty of Health Science Master of Family Medicine / AIM: - To study the knowledge, attitudes and practices of first year students at UCC regarding parental and person alcohol use. OBJECTIVES: -To obtain demographic data on the students and to compare the children of alcoholics with the children of non-alcoholics to determine if any differences existed between the two groups. METHOD: - A questionnaire administered at the start of a lecture. RESULTS: -The students had a good knowledge of alcohol abuse and its causes. The majority was drinking within safe limits, had started drinking while still at school and obtained most of their knowledge about alcohol from their peers. The children of alcoholics felt more at risk of developing a drinking problem and chose careers in arts and food science in preference to others. RECOMMENDATIONS: - Education should take place at school with parental involvement. Special attention should be paid to the children of alcoholics, as they are high-risk.

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Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Auburn University, 2009. / Abstract. Includes bibliographic references (p.112-125).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--West Virginia University, 2001. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains x, 137 p. : ill. Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 104-114).

Thesis (M.A.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2009. / Full text also available online. Scroll down for electronic link.

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