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Influence of Parental Alcohol Consumption on Adolescent Drinking: A Middle-Range Theory Based on Roy's Adaptation
Angelica S López Arellano1, Karla S López García2, Keville Frederickson3
1Autonomous University of Baja California, Nursing Graduate School, Mexicali, Mexico.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|June 2, 2026
Summary
This study develops a theory on how adolescents adapt to parental alcohol use, considering personal, family, and social factors. It offers a framework for interventions supporting teens facing parental problem drinking.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Adolescent Psychology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Parental alcohol consumption presents significant challenges for adolescent well-being.
- Existing frameworks lack a comprehensive nursing perspective on adolescent adaptation to this issue.
- Understanding coping mechanisms is crucial for developing targeted support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a middle-range theory on adolescent adaptation to parental alcohol consumption.
- To provide a nursing-focused framework using Fawcett's conceptual-theoretical-empirical model.
- To explain the interplay of personal, family, and social factors in adolescent coping.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Fawcett's conceptual-theoretical-empirical framework.
- Conceptualized parental alcohol use as a focal stimulus.
- Identified adolescent age, sex, stress, and parenting practices as contextual stimuli.
Main Results:
- Developed a theory of adolescent adaptation to parental alcohol consumption.
- The theory outlines how adolescents cope with parental problem drinking.
- Six propositions were formulated, aligning with Roy's Adaptation Model.
Conclusions:
- The developed theory provides a structured understanding of adolescent adaptation to parental alcohol use.
- It serves as a foundation for designing prevention and intervention programs.
- Offers valuable insights for nurses and healthcare professionals supporting affected adolescents and families.
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