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Concepts and issues in COA research.

M Windle1

  • 1Doctoral Studies Program in Developmental Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.

Alcohol Health and Research World
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Children of alcoholics (COA) face higher risks for alcohol use disorders, but it is not guaranteed. Biological, psychological, and social factors interact with stressors to influence alcohol-related behaviors in COA.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Children of alcoholics (COA) are at increased risk for alcohol use disorders (AUD).
  • AUD is not an inevitable outcome for COA.
  • Varied research methodologies impact prevalence estimates for COA and AUD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a conceptual model of risk factor interaction in COA.
  • To explore biological, psychological, and social factors influencing AUD development in COA.
  • To provide an overview for in-depth subsequent research.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis.
  • Development of a conceptual risk-factor interaction model.
  • Conceptual overview of factors influencing AUD in COA.

Main Results:

  • Identified numerous biological, psychological, and social risk factors for AUD in COA.
  • Highlighted the interaction between risk factors and life stressors.
  • Emphasized that AUD is not a certainty for COA.

Conclusions:

  • A multifactorial model explains AUD risk in COA.
  • Interactions between inherent vulnerabilities and environmental stressors are key.
  • Further research is needed to explore specific factors in detail.

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