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Parenting practices among alcohol dependent fathers

Objective : Parenting influences the psychosocial development of children. Presence of life style diseases including alcohol use in parents affects their communication, relationship and role as a parent with their children. The study assesses the role of alcohol use in fathers on their parenting practices. Methods : Participants were fathers in the age range of 35-60 years - 30 alcohol users & 30 alcohol non- users. The tools administered were socio demographic data sheet, semi structured interview schedule, parental handling questionnaire, parenting practices questionnaire. Results: Alcohol users perceived that their alcohol use affected their fathering. While they were equally caring, reported more negative communication with their children .They were more authoritarian in their style of parenting than those who did not. Increasing amount of alcohol affected the fathers’ handling of their children in a negative manner. Conclusion : The findings have implication for incorporating the parenting component in the psychosocial intervention for alcohol users and provide professional support for not only being abstinent but also modify their fathering / parenting practices.