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| Published: September 25, 2016

Impact of Abuse Potential of Alcoholic and Non- alcoholic Fathers on Adjustment Pattern of Rural Adolescents

Chetna Mahajan

Research Scholar, Department of Human Development, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India Google Scholar More about the auther

, Sukhminder Kaur

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

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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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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