Gender, birth order and family role identification among adult children of alcoholics |
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Authors: | Linda Veronie David B Fruehstorfer |
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Institution: | (1) Slippery Rock University, USA;(2) Department of Psychology, Slippery Rock Univeristy, Dept. 226, VSH, 16057 Slippery Rock, PA |
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Abstract: | Much attention has been paid to the influence of family dynamics in role identification development for the children of alcoholics.
This article considers the development of stable and enduring behavior traits for the child through examination of alcoholic
parent(s)gender, child birth order, and child gender correlates. An examination of the main and interaction effects of child
gender, gender of the alcohol parent(s), and child birth order on strength of identification with the Hero, Scapegoat, Mascot
or Lost Child family roles revealed significant gender differences for the Mascot, and Lost Child roles. The presence of two
alcoholic parents was significant in producing diminished strength of identification with Mascot role behaviors. |
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