Temperament as a predictor of psychological adjustment in female adult incest victims

Author(s):  
David K. Carson ◽  
James R. Council ◽  
Margaret A. Volk
1988 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
David K. Carson ◽  
James R. Council ◽  
Margaret A. Volk

Female adult incest victims differing in history of alcoholism were compared to an alcoholism-only and a no incest/no alcoholism group on dimensions of temperament, psychological adjustment, and self-esteem. Incest victims with histories of alcoholism were more alienated and withdrawn, less rhythmical in their daily behavior, and evidenced lower self-esteem, more negative mood, greater social nonconformity, and more emotional discomfort than women in the other three groups. Women in the no incest/no alcohol group showed the best self-esteem and psychological adjustment and were generally more positive in the expression of various temperamental characteristics. The findings also suggested an association between incestuous victimization and an alcoholic family of origin.


1990 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
David K. Carson ◽  
Linda M. Gertz ◽  
Mary Ann Donaldson ◽  
Stephen A. Wonderlich

2006 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Hamama-Raz ◽  
Z. Solomon

The study examines the contributions of hardiness, attachment style, and cognitive appraisal to the psychological adjustment of 300 survivors of malignant melanoma: The findings show that the survivors' adjustment is by far better predicted by their personal resources and cognitive appraisal than by their sociodemographic features (with the exception of marital status) and features of their illness. Of all the variables, their adjustment was best predicted by their attachment style, with secure attachment making for greater well-being and less distress. These findings add to the ample evidence that personal resources help persons to cope with stressful or traumatic events.


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefanie C. Vuotto ◽  
Mary E. Procidano ◽  
Patricia Sewell ◽  
Tara Mccormack

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patton O. Garriott ◽  
Keisha M. Love ◽  
Kenneth M. Tyler ◽  
Deneia M. Thomas ◽  
Carrie L. Brown

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Viejo ◽  
V. Sanchez ◽  
J. Ortega-Rivera ◽  
R. Ortega

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