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PubMed1990

Codependency and self-esteem among high school students.

46 north central Kansas rural high school students completed a coedependency measure prepared from a list of codependent characteristics and the Coopersmith Self-esteem Inventory--Short Form including the Lie scale. Girls reported higher codependency scores than boys, but there was no difference between boys and girls on self-esteem. There was a significant difference between boys and girls on the self-esteem lie scores; boys tended to exaggerate their responses to appear more socially appropriate. The Pearson correlations suggest a moderate and negative association of self-esteem and codependency.

Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed1990

The process of coping among young adult children of alcoholics.

Children of alcoholics are often misdiagnosed or ignored because of socially acceptable coping styles. These survival coping mechanisms have been identified as specific role behaviors inhibiting normal development. These assumptions, however, have not been tested with rigorous research techniques. The purpose of this study was to describe the developing role patterns and/or coping behaviors of 30 young adult children of alcoholics (ACAs) between the ages of 18 and 28. Data were obtained primarily through in-depth interviews as well as the Jalowiec Coping Scale. Interview responses were analyzed using content analysis procedures and triangulated with questionnaire responses. The findings of this study suggest a possible developmental delay in coping strategies used by children of alcoholics although no specific ACA role behaviors were identified. Confrontive measures of coping did not develop until young adulthood and only after therapeutic intervention. Two unique methods of coping, reversed emotive and reversed confrontive, were also identified. The latter could be peculiar to this population, since it reflected many codependent behaviors.

Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed1991

Codependency: management and administrative policy implications.

Health care practitioners may exhibit behaviors that are considered dysfunctional for personal well-being. These behaviors, feelings, and thoughts could affect the manager-employee relations, as well as the implementation of patient care. This discussion focuses on the relevance of codependency in human resource management. Implications of codependency for organizational structure, standards of care, and managerial roles are pointed out. Specific strategies are outlined in recognizing manifestations of codependency. Finally, administrative interventions such as the Employee Assessment and Counseling Programs are suggested to prevent the negative outcomes of codependency which can affect job performance.

Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed1992

A personal recovery program for codependent nurse practitioners.

Codependence is a progressive emotional and behavioral disease that makes life painful. Because of nursing's historical roots and the present role of advance-practice nurses in the health care system, nurse practitioners are at risk for developing this disease. Codependence interferes with nurse practitioner's job performance by causing dysfunctional interactions with supervisors, peers and subordinates. A personal program of recovery is the only way to halt the progress of this syndrome and to re-establish healthy work patterns. The stages of recovery from codependence are identification, awareness, reintegration and genesis. Tools of recovery include involvement in a 12 Step program, connecting with other recovering people, daily affirmations and meditations, and attending programs and workshops on codependence.

Compulsive Behavior↗
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Codependency: another name for Bowen's undifferentiated self.

Codependency is a term used to describe personality characteristics of people involved in unhealthy relationships. The authors purport that characteristics of codependency can be organized and interpreted using concepts from Bowen's family systems theory. Having such a framework addresses the criticisms that the concept of codependency lacks a solid theoretical foundation. In addition, nurses need to understand the concept if they are to evaluate their own actions regarding codependent behaviors.

Dependency, Psychological↗