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Perceived Unfair Treatment and Problem Drinking Among U.S. Navy Careerists

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: This mixed method paper assessed interrelationships of unfair treatment at work, stress, and problem drinking amongst a sample of U.S. Navy careerists. Survey data from current drinkers (n=2380) were analyzed, along with qualitative interviews from a quota sample of 81. More women than men (51.4% vs. 16.2%) reported gender unfair treatment; approximately 20% of respondents reported ethnic/racial unfair treatment. Unfair treatment was associated with likelihood of problem drinking, but associations were attenuated after adjusting for frequency of work problems and expecting alcohol to alleviate stress. Qualitative results revealed contexts of unfair treatment within bureaucratic structures, tradition, norms, and role modeling.

Source: Military Behavioral Health

DOI: 10.1080/21635781.2013.831716

Authors: Genevieve M. Ames, Roland S. Moore, Carol B. Cunradi, Michael R. Duke, Deborah Galvin

Institutions: Pacific Institute For Research and Evaluation, University of Memphis, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism