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    The document discusses a study that assessed and compared the level of stress among wives of alcoholics and non-alcoholics. It found that most wives of alcoholics had moderate or high levels of stress, while most wives of non-alcoholics had moderate stress. The study aimed to determine if there were significant differences or associations between stress levels and socio-demographic variables among the groups.

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    The document discusses a study that assessed and compared the level of stress among wives of alcoholics and non-alcoholics. It found that most wives of alcoholics had moderate or high levels of stress, while most wives of non-alcoholics had moderate stress. The study aimed to determine if there were significant differences or associations between stress levels and socio-demographic variables among the groups.

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    ABSTRACT

    INTRODUCTION

    It's estimated that globally around 1.4 percent of the population have an alcohol use
    disorder. About 2 billion people worldwide consume alcoholic drinks, which can have
    immediate and long term consequences on health and social life. Over 76 million people are
    currently affected by alcohol use disorders, such as alcohol dependence and abuse. The global
    average consumption was 6.18 liters per person in the latest year available. Men are almost two
    times more likely to binge drink than women. In 2019, 7% of men had an alcohol use disorder
    compared with 4% of women. alcohol consumption – especially in excess – is linked to a
    number of negative outcomes: as a risk factor for diseases and health impacts; crime; road
    incidents; and for some, alcohol dependence. Alcoholism is linked to violence, disrupted family
    roles and impaired family communication and partly physical and psychological illness. It also
    puts negative impact on the wives of alcoholic and they may develop the feelings of hatred,
    self- pity, avoidance of social contacts et cetra and also puts them at the risk of developing
    some psychological problems like anxiety, depression et cetra. Hence, it is important to assess
    the level of stress among the wives

    STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

    A comparative study to assess the level of stress among the wives of alcoholics and non
    alcoholics in selected villages, at Puducherry.

    OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

    1. To assess level the of stress among the wives of alcoholic and wives of non-alcoholic
    2. To compare the level of stress among the wives of alcoholics and non-alcoholics
    3. To determine association between the level of stress among the wives of alcoholics and
    non-alcoholics with selected Socio-demographic variables.

    HYPOTHESIS

    H1:There is a significant difference in the level of stress between Wives of Alcoholics


    and Wives of Non-Alcoholics.
    H2:There is a significant association between the level of stress among Wives of
    Alcoholic and Wives of Non-Alcoholics.

    METHODOLOGY

    Non- experimental comparative study was used to assess the level of stress among the

    wives of alcoholics and non- alcoholics. The study was conducted in selected villages at

    Puducherry. The participants were selected through consecutive sampling technique. Data was

    collected by using demographic variables and Sheldon Cohen Perceived Stress Scale. Data was

    analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.

    RESULTS

    Level of stress among wives of alcoholic 8% of the participants had low level of stress,

    64% of the participants had moderate level of stress and 28% of the participants had high

    level of stress.

    Level of stress among wives of non- alcoholic 26% of the participants had low level

    of stress and 74% of the participants had moderate level of stress.

    CONCLUSION

    The present study was concluded that most of the wives of alcoholics and non-

    alcoholics had moderate level of stress.

    Key words: Assess, the level of stress, wives of alcoholics and wives of non- alcoholics

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