Abstract
Objective: To ascertain functionality of the mental health among adult-children of alcoholic fathers in comparison to the adult-children of non-alcoholic fathers in a culture where alcohol related beverages is prohibited by the law on religious grounds and drinking is socially discouraged. Methodology: This correlational study had 200 subjects in both groups (experimental and comparison groups). The age range was 18-25 years. The mental health functioning was assessed by using General Heath Questionnaire-GHQ30. Results: Adult-children of Alcoholic fathers scored significantly higher on screening (T (198) =3.41, P=0.001) and severity score (T (198) =5.73, P=0.001) as compared to adult-children of non-alcoholic fathers Conclusion: This study could act as an impetus for further research and also create awareness about the problems faced by the adult-children of alcoholics. Moreover, intervention strategies could be developed to help this vulnerable population.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 140-143 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Rawal Medical Journal |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2020 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Alcoholism
- Children of alcoholics
- Mental health
- Pakistan
