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Direct and indirect links between parenting styles, self-concealment (secrets), impaired control over drinking and alcohol-related outcomes.

TitleDirect and indirect links between parenting styles, self-concealment (secrets), impaired control over drinking and alcohol-related outcomes.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsHartman, Jessica D., Julie A. Patock-Peckham, William R. Corbin, Jonathan R. Gates, Robert F. Leeman, Jeremy W. Luk, and Kevin M. King
JournalAddictive behaviors
Volume40C
Pagination102-108
Date Published2014 Sep 6
ISSN1873-6327
AbstractSelf-concealment reflects uncomfortable feelings, thoughts, and information people have about themselves that they avoid telling others (Larson & Chastain, 1990). According to Larson and Chastain (1990) these secrets range from the slightly embarrassing to the very distressing with an individual's most traumatic experiences often concealed. Parental attitudes including those involving self-disclosure are thought to be expressed in their choice of parenting style (Brand, Hatzinger, Beck, & Holsboer-Trachsler, 2009). The specific aim of this investigation was to examine the direct and indirect influences of parenting styles on self-concealment, impaired control over drinking (i.e. the inability to stop drinking when intended), alcohol use (quantity/frequency), and alcohol-related problems.
DOI10.1016/j.addbeh.2014.08.009
Alternate JournalAddict Behav

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