Abstract
Structural equation modeling was used to test a theoretical model in which family cohesion and family reframing coping were hypothesized as mediators between family drinking problems, multiple risk factors, negative life events, and child mental health (conduct disorder, depression, anxiety) in two-parent families. Family cohesion mediated the relationships of family drinking problems and negative life events to child conduct disorder and depression. Negative life events mediated the relationships of family drinking problems and family multiple risk to child conduct disorder. Family reframing coping did not junction as a mediator nor was it related to child mental health when other factors were considered simultaneously. Results indicate that increasing family cohesion and reducing sources of stress within the family (negative life events) represent promising areas for interventions for children with problem-drinking parents.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 607-624 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | American journal of community psychology |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1996 |
Keywords
- Child conduct disorder
- Family cohesion
- Family drinking problems
- Family reframing coping
- Structural equation modeling
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health(social science)
- Applied Psychology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health