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| Published: September 25, 2016
Impact of Abuse Potential of Alcoholic and Non- alcoholic Fathers on Adjustment Pattern of Rural Adolescents
Research Scholar, Department of Human Development, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India Google Scholar More about the auther
Senior Extension Specialist, Department of Human Development, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India Google Scholar More about the auther
DIP: 18.01.159/20160304
DOI: 10.25215/0304.159
ABSTRACT
The study was conducted on a sample of 120 adolescents with alcoholic and non- alcoholic fathers drawn equally from six rural locations in Ludhiana district. Data were collected using a Personal Information Sheet, a self- structured Interview Schedule and an Adjustment Inventory. The alcoholic fathers were perceived to be as having high abuse potential by the adolescents; however majority of the girls (73.33%) experienced low abuse compared to boys. Beating was the most predominantly used type of punishment by the fathers. Adolescents of non- alcoholic fathers showed better adjustment in different areas viz home, school, social and health adjustment.
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© 2016, C Mahajan, S Kaur
Received: July 01, 2016; Revision Received: August 12, 2016; Accepted: September 25, 2016
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ISSN 2348-5396
ISSN 2349-3429
18.01.159/20160304
10.25215/0304.159
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Published in Volume 03, Issue 4, July-September, 2016