An Attributional Analysis of Alcoholics Anonymous

Overview

Journal J Stud Alcohol

Specialty Psychiatry

Date 1980 Jul 1

PMID 7421260

Citations 2

Authors

L J Beckman

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Abstract

Because A.A. encourages alcoholics to attribute past alcoholism to external forces rather than personal characteristics, it enables alcoholics to develop a positive self-image, redirect blame and assuage guilt. This absolvement of responsibility for past behavior, combined with present responsibility for accepting the help necessary for future abstinence, can lead to continuing abstinence.

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