Family, relationship, and individual variables predicting clinical symptomatology in children of alcoholics /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Huntley, Kristen Vaughan, 1964-
Other Authors:	Cavell, Timothy A. (degree committee member.), Snyder, Douglas K. (degree committee member.), Worchel, Frances F. (degree committee member.)
Format:	Thesis Book
Language:	English
Published:	1993.
Subjects:	Alcoholics > Family relationships. Children of alcoholics > Mental health. Parent and child. Major psychology. Academic theses
Online Access:	Link to ProQuest copy Link to OAKTrust copy ProQuest, Abstract

Description
Abstract:	The purpose of this study was to identify factors which may explain variability in outcome in children of alcoholics. The degree to which family environment, relationship characteristics, and interpersonal variables predict clinical symptomatology in children of alcoholics (COAs) was examined. Non-COAs were also studied in order to determine if variables of importance were specific to the COA population. The findings of the study indicate that distress resulting from paternal drinking and more specifically, the negative effects on mood following alcohol consumption are factors which are of unique importance in predicting clinical symptomatology in children of alcoholics. Variables of importance for both COAs and non-COAs included level of conflict in the family and interpersonal characteristics. In addition, the relationship between the variables maternal care and attachment to peers and clinical symptomatology were similar for both groups.
Item Description:	"Major subject: Psychology." Vita.
Physical Description:	viii, 123 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.