@article{eb667d0df22d42bfa7443ebdb1aa7096,
title = "The dark side of helping behaviors: Partner support increases daily alcohol use in outpatients with a history of alcohol dependence",
abstract = "The primary goal of the present study was to systematically investigate the role of intimate partner support in alcohol use and to examine whether partner support serves a maladaptive function among individuals with a history of alcohol dependence. This goal was pursued in a sample of low-income outpatients because of increased risk for chronic stress and alcohol use disorders among this population. We implemented a comprehensive, multi-method assessment of partner support and ecological momentary assessments of alcohol use over 14 consecutive days. Results demonstrate the potential “dark side” of helping behaviors that has been proposed in recent literature. Specifically, in a sample of low-income outpatients, we found that receiving more frequent and higher quality support from one{\textquoteright}s partner put individuals meeting criteria for alcohol dependence at greater risk for consuming alcohol. Findings converge with research suggesting that helping behaviors might function to enable maladaptive coping mechanisms in the context of alcohol use disorders.",
keywords = "Alcohol dependence, couples, daily diary, low socioeconomic status, outpatients, partner support",
author = "Calkins, {Frances C.} and Brock, {Rebecca L.}",
note = "Funding Information: The authors would like to thank Lauren Laifer, Bergen Johnston, Olivia Maras, Gabby Perez, Kassi Pham, Jaci Rolffs, Brittany Urbane, and Katie Collins for assistance with data collection and manuscript preparation. They also thank Erika Lawrence for providing resources to support this research. The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This research was supported by the National Institutes of Mental Health, National Research Service Award 5 F31 MH082571-03 (to Rebecca L. Brock) and research grants from the International Association for Relationship Research (IARR) and the American Psychological Association (APA). Funding Information: The authors would like to thank Lauren Laifer, Bergen Johnston, Olivia Maras, Gabby Perez, Kassi Pham, Jaci Rolffs, Brittany Urbane, and Katie Collins for assistance with data collection and manuscript preparation. They also thank Erika Lawrence for providing resources to support this research. Funding The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This research was supported by the National Institutes of Mental Health, National Research Service Award 5 F31 MH082571-03 (to Rebecca L. Brock) and research grants from the International Association for Relationship Research (IARR) and the American Psychological Association (APA). ORCID iD Frances C. Calkins https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8212-8969 Open research statement As part of IARR{\textquoteright}s encouragement of open research practices, the authors have provided the following information: This research was not pre-registered. The data used in the research are not available. The materials used in the research are available. The materials can be obtained by emailing: rebecca.brock@unl.edu . Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} The Author(s) 2020.",
year = "2020",
month = may,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1177/0265407519898257",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "37",
pages = "1389--1404",
journal = "Journal of Social and Personal Relationships",
issn = "0265-4075",
publisher = "SAGE Publications Ltd",
number = "5",
}