The dependency-conflict hypothesis and the frequency of drunkenness

Quarterly Journal of Studies on Alcohol • Vol/Iss. 35 • Published In 1974 • Pages: 863-876 •

By Bacon, Margaret K.

Abstract

This study is a reexamination of Bacon's (1965) previous cross-cultural study regarding drinking. The current study supports the dependency-conflict hypothesis that frequency of drunkenness is related to dependency needs in childhood and adulthood.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Other		139 preliterate societies

Hypotheses (1)
Hypothesis	Supported
Increased frequency of drunkenness is associated with societal customs surrounding dependence, thereby (i) negatively associated with indulgence of dependence in infancy, (ii) positively associated with demands for achievement in childhood, and (iii) negatively associated with dependent-seeking behavior in adulthood (p. 866).	Supported

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The dependency-conflict hypothesis and the frequency of drunkenness

Quarterly Journal of Studies on Alcohol • Vol/Iss. 35 • Published In 1974 • Pages: 863-876 • Cite

By Bacon, Margaret K.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (1)

Quarterly Journal of Studies on Alcohol • Vol/Iss. 35 • Published In 1974 • Pages: 863-876 •