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An Attributional Analysis of Alcoholics Anonymous
Linda J. Beckman
SUMMARY. Because A.A. encourages alcoholics to attribute past alcoholism to external forces rather than personal characteristics, it enables alcoholics to develop a positive self-image, redirect blame and assuage guilt. This absolvement of responsibility for past behavior, combined with present responsibility for accepting the help necessary for future abstinence, can lead to continuing abstinence.
