Locus of control and self-esteem of adult children of alcoholics.

Churchill, Judy; Broida, John; Nicholson, Nicole

doi:10.15288/jsa.1990.51.373

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“…On the other hand, the results indicate that hardiness and social support were not related to parental alcoholism. These findings support recent research by Churchill, Broida, and Nicholson (1990), who found no significant relationship between parental alcoholism and locus of control, and by Tolton (1988), who reported no differences between adult daughters of alcoholics and adult daughters of nonalcoholics on social support dimensions. A limitation of this research is the possible confounding factor of family dysfunction other than alcoholism.…”

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Adult Children of Alcoholics and Psychological Distress

Kashubeck¹

1994

Jour of Counseling & Develop

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In this study, the author investigated the relationship between parental alcoholism and psychological distress and the mediating effects of social support and hardiness. The sample (N = 228 college students) consisted of n = 62 adult children of alcoholics (ACAs) and n = 166 non‐ACAs. Data analysis indicated that parental alcoholism was positively related to psychological distress. Consistent with expectations, higher levels of social support and hardiness were associated with lower levels of psychological distress. No mediating effects of social support and hardiness, however, were found. Implications for current theories and therapeutic approaches that regard ACAs as being at increased risk for psychological distress are discussed.

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Adult Children of Alcoholics and Psychological Distress

Kashubeck¹

1994

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“…Additionally, the locus of control construct has demonstrated predictive and explanatory power when applied to a range of issues and problems having substantive and direct relevance to social work. For ex-ample, employment and vocational counseling (Luthans et al, 1987); racial perceptions and issues (Buriel, 1985); women's issues (DeBrabander & Boone, 1990); pregnancy and parenting (Stevens, 1988); issues related to elderly people (Houts & Warland, 1989); substance abuse and related addictive behaviors (Churchill et al, 1990); suicide and self-destructive behavior (Lester, 1989); rehabilitation counseling in correctional facilities (Murphy, 1990); as well as social advocacy and reform (Linder, 1986). These comprise some of the most salient and pressing areas of concern that social workers encounter on a regular, periodic or daily basis according to their particular functional specialization.…”

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Enriching the professional repertoire of social workers: locus of control as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool

Suri¹

1997

Scand J Soc Welf

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This article examines the locus of control construct and its utility from a social work perspective. For an overview, the background and evolution of the locus of control concept and the characteristics of internally and externally controlled individuals are provided. How this construct is relevant to social work is treated in relation to social work functions, areas of application, as well as relevant social work treatment issues. The article concludes by examining common criticisms of the locus of control construct and argues for a formal inclusion of this concept in the education and treatment process in social work.

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“…Conversely, some studies have found no significant differences between ACOAs and non-ACOAs on birth order (Harman, Armsworth, Hwang, & Vincent, 1991) or locus of control and self-esteem (Churchill, Broida, & Nicholson, 1990). Likewise, Berkowitz and Perkins (1988) found ACOAs similar to their peers on impulsiveness, lack of tension, other-directedness, directiveness, need for social support, and sociability.…”

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Personality Adjustment in College Students With a Parent Perceived as Alcoholic or Nonalcoholic

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Adjustment of 547 college students was examined by the variables of alcoholic parentage and participant gender. Results from a multivariate analysis of variance, using the Diagnostic Inventory of Personality and Symptoms, indicated significant main effects for gender but not for alcoholic parentage. Significant gender differences occurred for alcohol abuse, drug abuse, paranoid psychosis, affective depression, anxiety disorders, psychological factors affecting physical condition, immature character, and neurotic character. Findings suggest that college students from alcoholic homes should not be distinguished from the general population in terms of their adjustment.

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Locus of control and self-esteem of adult children of alcoholics.

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Adult Children of Alcoholics and Psychological Distress

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Psychological Distress

Enriching the professional repertoire of social workers: locus of control as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool

Personality Adjustment in College Students With a Parent Perceived as Alcoholic or Nonalcoholic

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