Gender Differences in Early Maladaptive Schemas in a Treatment-seeking Sample of Alcohol-dependent Adults

Overview

Journal Subst Use Misuse

Publisher Informa Healthcare

Date 2011 Nov 9

PMID 22060801

Citations 24

Authors

Ryan C Shorey

Scott E Anderson

Gregory L Stuart

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Abstract

The current study examined early maladaptive schemas among alcohol-dependent men and women and sought to determine whether men and women differed in their early maladaptive schemas. Using preexisting patient records of adults diagnosed with alcohol dependence from a residential treatment center in the Southeastern United States, from 2005 to 2010 (N = 854), results showed that women scored significantly higher than men on 14 of the 18 early maladaptive schemas assessed. Both women and men endorsed having a number of early maladaptive schemas, with four schemas being particularly prevalent across gender. Study limitations are noted and implications of these findings for treatment and future research are discussed.

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