Graduation Date
1991
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Other
Program
Arts
Committee Chair Name
Dr. Judith Little
Committee Chair Affiliation
Cal Poly Humboldt Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Dr. Paul V. Crosbie
Third Committee Member Name
Dr. Jerrald Krause
Keywords
Art
Subject Categories
Art
Abstract
This study examines the correlation between family coherence and self-esteem in adults identified as having Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD-R). Thirty-one individuals with ADD-R were matched by age, gender and residence with a control group of the same number. The experimental group was tested by the researcher individually on five instruments; the control group self-administered the tests. Conclusions demonstrate significant correlations between self-esteem and family coherence, as well as self-esteem and conflict, organization, independence and control in the family dealing with ADD. Coherence was defined as the respondent’s perception of his "fit" within the family. Gender was also shown to be an important factor in the results. Self-esteem scores were higher for the control group than the experimental, as well as coherence scores. Female experimental respondents produced the lowest scores on both measures, and female control respondents generated both the highest self-esteem and family coherence scores.
Recommended Citation
Gaines, Priscilla, "Family Coherence and Self-Esteem in Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults" (1991). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 2402.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/2402