The role of coping, social support, and family communication in explaining the self-esteem of adult children of alcoholics
Titel:
The role of coping, social support, and family communication in explaining the self-esteem of adult children of alcoholics
Auteur:
Menees, Michelle Mize
Verschenen in:
Communication reports
Paginering:
Jaargang 10 (1997) nr. 1 pagina's 9-19
Jaar:
1997
Inhoud:
This study examined the relationship between parental alcoholism and adult children's self-esteem. This relationship was hypothesized to be moderated by young adults' coping styles, perceived social support from family and friends, and family communication styles. Subjects (143 students) completed a questionnaire that included measures of parental alcoholism, self-esteem, coping styles, social support, and family communication. Results indicated no significant relationship between parental alcoholism and self-esteem. Additionally, social support and family communication did not moderate this relationship. While coping style did not appear to be a moderator, one behavior (ventilation) did appear to be a vulnerability and resiliency factor for children of alcoholics.
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