Testing Hypothesized Differences Between Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOAs) and Non-ACOAs in a College Student Sample

The authors compared college adult children of alcoholics (ACOAs) and non‐ACOAs using the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory‐3 (F. G. Miller, 1999). The results failed to support the hypothesis that ACOAs have higher rates of substance dependence, defensiveness, and codependency than do non‐...

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Published in:Journal of college counseling 2007-03, Vol.10 (1), p.19-26
Main Authors: Jones, Amy L., Perera-Diltz, Dilani M., Salyers, Kathleen M., Laux, John M., Cochrane, Wendy S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Alcoholism
Behavior
College Students
Comparative analysis
Counseling
Hypothesis Testing
Influence
Measures (Individuals)
Parent Child Relationship
Substance Abuse
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Summary:The authors compared college adult children of alcoholics (ACOAs) and non‐ACOAs using the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory‐3 (F. G. Miller, 1999). The results failed to support the hypothesis that ACOAs have higher rates of substance dependence, defensiveness, and codependency than do non‐ACOAs. Practical implications are offered for college counselors.
ISSN:1099-0399
2161-1882
DOI:10.1002/j.2161-1882.2007.tb00003.x