Title: Cognitive/Affective Distancing as a Coping Strategy of Children of Parents with a Drinking Problem
Abstract:Abstract The purpose of the present study was to explore how children experience and cope with interpersonal distance in families with an alcoholic parent. Seventeen children of alcoholic parents were...Abstract The purpose of the present study was to explore how children experience and cope with interpersonal distance in families with an alcoholic parent. Seventeen children of alcoholic parents were interviewed. These children described a physical and cognitive/affective distancing occurring in situations involving intrusive and potentially overwhelming interaction. It is suggested that for these children, distancing may be a necessary coping-strategy to avoid “too close” interaction (Byng-Hall, 1995). The concept of “too close” interaction is discussed.Read More
Publication Year: 2000
Publication Date: 2000-12-06
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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