Family dynamics and substance use in young adulthood

<p>An investigation was conducted examining the relationship between memories of family dynamics during the participants' adolescent years and substance use during their young adulthood. To carry out this research, a sample of 118 participants (72 women and 46 men) was recruited from a small public university in southern New Jersey. Participants were required to fill-out surveys assessing their memories of their families' patterns of interpersonal interactions and substance use. The statistical analysis of the data collected through the experimental procedures revealed several significant findings. Specifically, significant negative correlations were found between quality or frequency of health family dynamics and substance use. The findings are discussed in the context of the research presented in the review of literature. Finally, the limitations of the study and directions for future research are discussed.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. in School Psychology

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Services and Leadership

Year dc:date.available

2007

Author dc:creator

• White, Jonathan

Contributors dc:contributor

• Epifanio, Frank
• Dihoff, Roberta

• Drug abusers--Family relationships; Substance abuse
• Educational Psychology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/888

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1848