, 강경림
, KyungIm Kang
세명대학교 간호학과
동국대학교 의과대학 간호학과
Department of Nursing, Semyung University, Jecheon
Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Korea
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| General characteristics | Categories | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 40~50 | 1 (12.5) |
| 50~60 | 3 (37.5) | |
| >60 | 4 (50.0) | |
| Mean | 59.5 | |
| Education | Middle | 2 (25.0) |
| High | 5 (62.5) | |
| College | 1 (12.5) | |
| Marital status | Non-married | 1 (12.5) |
| Married | 2 (25.0) | |
| Divorced | 5 (62.5) | |
| Live with | Family | 3 (37.5) |
| Alone | 5 (62.5) | |
| Employment | Unemployed | 5 (62.5) |
| Part-time | 3 (37.5) | |
| Income (per month) | <1 million | 5 (62.5) |
| 1~3 million | 3 (37.5) | |
| Duration of abstinence (month) | <60 | 4 (50.0) |
| 60~120 | 2 (25.0) | |
| >120 | 2 (25.0) | |
| Mean | 81.88 |
| Category | Subcategory | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| Life problems and stresses encountered without drinking | A body weakened by drinking | Physical health problems Mental health problems Difficulties in maintaining daily and economic activities due to health problems |
| Constant vigilance against the ongoing temptation of drinking | Difficulties in avoiding alcohol Frequent cravings Fear of relapse | |
| Painful regrets for the past | Regrets for an unfulfilled life Guilt for breaking up family | |
| Difficulties in building new relationships | Broken family relations Expectation discrepancies among family members Social interpersonal conflicts | |
| A lonely life left alone | Alienation from alcohol-related gathering Loneliness from living alone | |
| A long way to self-reliance | Lack of opportunities for independence Unsatisfactory low income | |
| Constant change efforts and growth | Strong power by being together | Participation in self-help meetings Being with colleagues Helps from experts Experiences of helping others Self-reflection through others |
| Strong family support | Spousal support Child support | |
| Firm wills constantly strengthened | My own strong will A firm daily commitment Efforts to improve life patterns and relations | |
| Healing power of letting-go | Acceptance Spiritual growth through self-transcendence Changes in attitude for life | |
| Awareness through learning | Education giving new information Awareness of my problems | |
| Participation in various activities to replace drinking | Participation in leisure activities to replace alcohol Participation in various educational programs |