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Adult children of alcoholics and identification with family roles
Experts in the field of chemical dependency have described families with parental alcoholism as being bound by roles. Wegscheider-Cruse's (1985) typology describes four roles commonly adopted by children of alcoholics. Although this conceptualization of alcoholic families is widely used, little …
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Adult children of alcoholics : psychological functioning and problem alcohol use
Whereas many studies of adult children of alcoholics (COAs) have utilized clinical subjects, subjects in this study (n = 229) were relatively well functioning college students. The Children ofAlcoholics Screening Test (CAST; Jones, 1983) was utilized to define parental alcoholism.Results of a …
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Intergenerational family relationships as perceived by adult children of alcoholics
The primary objective of this study was to determine whether parental alcoholism significantly altered intergenerational relationship variables between parents and offspring. The intergenerational variables of fusion/individuation, intimacy, triangulation, intimidation, and personal authority were …
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Occupational Behaviors And Quality Of Life: A Comparison Study Of Individuals Who Self-Identify As Adult Children Of Alcoholics And Non-Adult Children Of Alcoholics
<p>An estimated 43% of adults in the U.S. come from families with a history of alcoholism and are described as being victims of an alcoholic family environment, including polytraumatic experiences which may interfere with normal development and interpersonal functioning. Long-term effects of …
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Cognitive Inhibition and Impulsivity in Adult Children of Alcoholics and Controls
<p>The genetic transmission of a pattern of impairments associated with alcoholism has been supported by research literature (Dawson, Harford, & Grant, 1992; Schuckit, 1986). No single factor appears to cause the development of a substance abuse problem, but a family history of alcoholism may be …
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The Role of Resilience in the Adjustment of Adult Children of Alcoholics
… by family functioning. The moderating role of social support was also significant in the adjustment of adult children of alcoholics. In contrast, attachment to parents was found to significantly mediate the relationship between family functioning and psychological outcome in nonACOAs, a …
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The Incidence of Adult Children of Alcoholics in a Midwestern Diploma School of Nursing
The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of adult children of alcoholics (ACOA) among the students and faculty in a Midwestern diploma school of nursing. The sample included 201 students and 17 members of the faculty. The instrument used was the Children of Alcoholics Screening …
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Depression and Self-esteem in Adult Children of Alcoholics and Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families
The problem. The purpose of this study was to assess whether ACAs have specific characteristics or problems directly related to parental alcoholism or whether they are simply a subset of a larger group of adult children from dysfunctional families. It was hypothesized that participants from …
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Revisiting the Concept of Adaptive Familial Roles and Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA): Forty Years Later
The term adult children of alcoholics (ACOAs) refers to adults who have grown up in a home with at least one alcoholic parent. ACOAs have often been studied as a homogenous group without examining type of family dysfunction. The present study investigated the relation between demographics, …
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Examining the Resilience, Attachment Styles, and Relationship Satisfaction of Adult Children of Alcoholics in Intimate Relationships
In conducting research with adult children of alcoholics (ACOAs) and comparing this population with adult children of non-alcoholics (ACONAs), the majority of studies have identified negative outcomes including increased mood disorders, substance abuse, and significantly more difficulties within …
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Cognitive Functioning of Male Adult Children of Alcoholics and Control Subjects While Under the Influence of Acute Alcohol Intoxication
<p>Previous research has suggested that adult children of alcoholics (ACAs) are at increased risk for the development of alcoholism. Differences between ACA and control subjects have been reported for a range of cognitive, affective and behavioral measures in addition to certain components of the …
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