Spouse Abuse and Alcohol Problems among White, African American, and Hispanic U.S. Army soldiers

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Summary

Differences in the association between alcohol use and spousal abuse was examined in married , enlisted, Active-Duty Soldiers from three different racial groups: Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics.  The findings indicate that the pathway between alcohol use and spousal abuse may vary depending on race.

Citation
Bell, N. S., Harford, T. C., Fuchs, C. H. McCarroll, J. E., & Schwartz, C. E. (2006). Spouse abuse and alcohol problems among White, African American, and Hispanic U.S. Army soldiers. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 30, 1721-1733. doi:10.1111/j.1530-0277.2006.00214.x