Perceived partner substance use, genetic predispositions, and their associations with problematic alcohol use, emotional well-being, and relationship quality | Synapse
March 26, 2026Psychological Medicine0 citationsOpen Access
Perceived partner substance use, genetic predispositions, and their associations with problematic alcohol use, emotional well-being, and relationship quality
The study aims to explore how perceived partner substance use and genetic predispositions relate to alcohol use, emotional well-being, and relationship quality.
Examined perceived partner substance use and genetic predispositions
Analyzed the associations with problematic alcohol use and emotional health
Assessed the impact on relationship quality
Partner substance use is significantly correlated with higher levels of problematic alcohol use
Emotional well-being is adversely affected by partner substance use
Relationship quality declines as partner substance use increases
Resumen
The results highlight the importance of partner substance use in etiological models of alcohol use, emotional health outcomes, and relationship quality.