Publications by authors named "Gaurab Maharjan"
Background: Most people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) do not use treatment services, yet the majority ultimately resolve their AUD. As the phenomenon of untreated recovery remains poorly understood, we investigated the strategies used for recovery without treatment.
Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with 65 adults (27 women, 37 White) with resolved AUD and no history of using specialty services (e.
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates how family functioning varies across different cultural contexts in urban India, focusing on adolescents aged 13 to 15 and their primary caregivers.
- Data was collected from 843 families in Mumbai and 913 in Kolkata, using a survey that measured various dimensions of family dynamics, including communication and supervision.
- Findings revealed that family functioning differs by demographics, with male adolescents reporting poorer family environments in Mumbai and higher socioeconomic status linked to better functioning; cultural factors, like religion and language, also influenced family dynamics.