Child Abuse and Alcoholism

Paper Summary:

The paper reviews relevant literature that explores the sociological roots of the problem of alcoholism caused by child abuse. The researcher traces the roots of child abuse and alcoholism individually, then links both concepts together to create a holistic view of the extent to which the incidence of child abuse influences the individual's propensity to resort to alcoholism. The paper reviews literature and identifies possible factors that are used as determinants for the study. The researcher plans a methodology that aims to generate data that reflects how indeed abuse of an individual, or an abused child, has negative repercussions upon reaching adulthood, by becoming addicted to alcohol drinking.

Outline:
Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Proposed Methodology

From the Paper:

"Contemporary society, at present, is ridden with social issues and problems that trace its roots from other social problems as well. One of the most prevalent problem society is facing today is the issue of child abuse, which pertains to both physical, verbal, and emotional abuse of an individual, specifically a minor, with age of 18 years or below. However, abuse among adults also predominates, but what makes child abuse a greater challenge as a social problem is that it involves individuals who do not know how to fight against their abusers; they do not even know the rights that they have as individuals."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Alexander, P. et. al. (2000). "Childhood sexual abuse history and role reversal in parenting." Child Abuse & Neglect, Vol. 24, Issue 6.
• Harter, S. and R. Vanecek. (2000). "Cognitive assumptions and long-term distress in survivors of childhood abuse, parental alcoholism, and dysfunctional family environments." Cognitive Therapy & Research, Vol. 24, No. 4.
• Kunitz, S. et. al. (1998). "Alcohol dependence and domestic violence as sequelae of abuse and conduct disorder in childhood." Child Abuse & Neglect, Vol. 22, Issue 11.
• Plant, M. et. al. (2004). "Childhood and adult sexual abuse: relationships with alcohol and other psychoactive drug use." Child Abuse Review, Vol. 13, Issue 3.
• Spak, L. (1998). "Sexual abuse and alcoholism in a female population." Addiction, Vol. 93, Issue 9.

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