Personality Characteristics of Adult Children of Alcoholics
Личностные характеристики взрослых детей алкоголиков
1992-05-06
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A study that attempted to validate the characteristics of Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOAs) as presented by Woititz (1983) was conducted. Male and female college students self‐reported to be ACOAs, non‐ACOAs, or individuals who had participated in an ACOA treatment group. These groups were compared on 12 of Woititz's 13 characteristics using objective personality measures. No significant differences were found among the groups on any of the characteristics measured. The results severely question the validity of Woititz's descriptions of ACOAs. The dangers of using these characteristics in the diagnosis and treatment of individuals are discussed.
Key Findings
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A study tested Woititz's (1983) 13 ACOA characteristics using objective personality measures across self-identified ACOAs, non-ACOAs, and ACOA treatment group participants.
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No significant differences were found among ACOAs, non-ACOAs, and treatment-group participants on 12 of Woititz's 13 measured characteristics.
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The paper highlights dangers of using Woititz's characteristics for diagnosis and treatment due to lack of empirical support.
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The results call into serious question the validity of Woititz's descriptive characteristics of Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOAs).
Research Object
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOAs) among college students
Research Subject
Validity of Woititz's 13 characteristic descriptions measured via objective personality measures (comparison of ACOAs, non-ACOAs, and ACOA treatment-group participants on 12 characteristics)
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1992-05-06
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