Miller B A, Downs W R
Research Institute of Addictions, Buffalo, New York 14203, USA.
Recent Dev Alcohol. 1995;12:81-101. doi: 10.1007/0-306-47138-8_5.
Empirical evidence regarding the role of childhood victimization in the development of women's alcohol problems is examined in this chapter. In particular, childhood sexual abuse and father-to-daughter violence are found to predict later alcohol problems. Key variables that link experiences of childhood victimization and the development of adult alcohol problems are identified. Strengths and weaknesses of the research provide a better assessment of our confidence in the empirical evidence to date. Possible explanations for how and why the experiences of violent victimization may lead to women's alcohol problems are presented. Finally, important directions for policymakers, clinicians, and researchers are discussed.
本章考察了关于童年受害经历在女性酒精问题发展中作用的实证证据。特别是，童年期性虐待和父女间暴力被发现可预测日后的酒精问题。确定了将童年受害经历与成人酒精问题发展联系起来的关键变量。该研究的优势和劣势有助于更好地评估我们对迄今实证证据的信心。文中还提出了暴力受害经历如何以及为何可能导致女性酒精问题的可能解释。最后，讨论了对政策制定者、临床医生和研究人员的重要指导方向。
