Can
Jealousy Turn You Into an Alcoholic?
By Dr.Fourkan Ali
Researchers
found that many people would turn to alcohol to cope with jealousy.
Here’s another reason to stop snooping through your partner’s
text messages: extreme jealousy in a relationship could put you at a higher
risk of alcoholism, a new study finds.
After examining the drinking patterns and romantic relationships
of 277 people, researchers at the University of Houston found that those
experiencing jealousy were more likely to be problem drinkers. However, the
correlation only occurred when the jealousy stemmed from being in an unhappy
relationship and having one’s sense of self-worth hinged on the other person.
The participants in the study, 87% of whom were women, were
asked to fill out questionnaires about their level of satisfaction while in a
relationship, their level of self-esteem, alcohol use, and jealousy.
Researchers found that, when experiencing jealousy, many people
would turn to alcohol to cope. But this pattern was especially pronounced among
those who were in “low-quality” relationships, where they felt less satisfied,
less committed, or disconnected from their partners.
“Romantic jealousy is a shared human experience, but very little
work has looked at how it is related to alcohol use, misuse and associated
problems,” said lead author Dr. Angelo DiBello, of the University of Houston.
“This research helps to highlight the associations between these factors and
show how our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are related in potentially
harmful ways.”
Scientists hope that these findings could offer more insight
into how relationships can impact self-esteem and could help identify
alcoholism more quickly.
“Ultimately, I hope to use findings like these to support the
development of prevention and intervention efforts among individuals who may
struggle with alcohol, self-esteem and relationship issues,” said DiBello.
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