Die vasstelling van die intra-psigiese funksionering van die alkoholis

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Chapter 1: This chapter starts with a general discussion on the title of the study. The problem is also clearly defined with a motivation for the vital importance of the study. The hypothesis of the study is that alcoholism brings about emotional instability which finally leads to the disintegration of the person's social functioning. The research design follows, as well as the division of the problem into subproblems. The assumptions and the definition of the terms concludes chapter one

Chapter 2: This chapter is a literature study comprising the following: 1. A definition of alcoholism 2. The characteristics of alcoholism 3. The effects of alcoholism. The intra-psychological elements of the alcoholic... [are] discussed under the following headings: 1. Feelings of inadequacy 2. Immaturity and an inability to handle aggression, conflict and frustrations 3. Egocentrism, the experience of alienation and isolation 4. Guilt: the developmental stages of alcoholism; defence mechanisms used by the alcoholic; the role of the social worker in the treatment of alcoholism

Chapter 3: This chapter pays attention to a description of the population and drawing of a sample. The research environment is described

Chapter 4: In this chapter the facts from the questionnaire are interpreted and processed meaningfully.... conclusions and recommendations are made

Chapter 5: The bibliography

Appendix A: questionnaire