RESILIENCE IN WIVES OF PERSONS WITH ALCOHOLISM (WOPA): IMPLICATIONS FOR SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE

Abstract

Alcoholism is a significant concern as it not only impacts the individual but also poses considerable challenges to the mental health and well-being of family members, particularly the wives of individuals with alcoholism (WoPA). This paper focuses on the mental health and well-being of WoPA, emphasizing the concept of resilience from the perspective of positive psychology and a strength-based approach. The study aims to explore perceived resilience among WoPA in the context of managing an alcoholic husband and their family responsibilities. The objectives include examining the socio-demographic characteristics of their families and assessing the level of resilience among WoPA to derive implications for social work practice. A descriptive study was conducted using cross-sectional sampling, involving interviews with WoPA. Data was collected using a semi-structured schedule on socio-demographic characteristics and the Resilience Scale for Adults (RSA) developed by Friborg et al. (2003). The RSA, comprising 43 items across five domains—personal competence, social competence, family coherence, social support, and personal structure—was administered to 35 WoPA recruited from a hospital-based sample in Nellore city. The data was analysed using inferential statistics, including correlation analysis and ANOVA, to present the key findings of the study.

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