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Publication Date: 2000
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The Relationship of Parent Alcoholism and Family Dysfunction to Stress among College Students.
Fischer, Kathy E.; Kittleson, Mark; Ogletree, Roberta; Welshimer, Kathleen; Woehlke, Paula; Benshoff, John
Journal of American College Health, v48 n4 p151-56 Jan 2000
Investigated relationships between collegiate adult children of alcoholics (ACOAs) and adult children from dysfunctional families (ACDFs) to determine whether they were at greater risk of stress than non-ACOA and non-ACDF students. Evaluations of students indicated that substantial numbers were ACOAs, ACDFs, or both, and the groups overlapped. ACOA and ACDF status significantly predicted stress (particularly ACDF status). (SM)
Descriptors: Alcoholism, College Students, Family Influence, Higher Education, Parent Influence, Stress Variables
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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