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A Qualitative Investigation of Adversities Experienced by Non-Alcoholic Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOAs) in an Indigenous Community

Title
A Qualitative Investigation of Adversities Experienced by Non-Alcoholic Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOAs) in an Indigenous Community
Creator
Fanai, Lalhriatpuii; Smitha, A.G.; Alfonso, Thaddeus
Description
This study explores the distinctive adversities encountered by non-alcoholic adult children of alcoholics (ACOAs) within the Mizo indigenous culture. Despite the abundance of literature on the adverse consequences of ACOAs, there is a dearth of global literature on the unique lived experiences of adversity among non-alcoholic ACOAs. Analysis of 13 in-depth interviews using the grounded theory approach identified that non-alcoholic ACOAs experienced a multitude of adversities across cognitive, affective, behavioral, and somatic domains. These adversities manifested as challenges in sustaining attention, lack of proficiency in problem-solving, distorted beliefs and negative emotions concerning relationships, skewed attachment styles, difficulty in managing oneself and adhering to rules, flawed relationship praxis, and somatic complaints such as fatigue, heightened psychomotor activity, and various aches and pains. These findings emphasize that parental alcohol misuse has lasting impacts on non-alcoholic ACOAs. Tailored early intervention and support programs are necessary to address these challenges. 2025, Institute for Human Rehabilitation. All rights reserved.
Source
Human Research in Rehabilitation;Volume;15;Issue;2;pp.542-555
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
Institute for Human Rehabilitation
Subject
adult children of alcoholics; adversities; India; Indigenous community; lived experience; Mizo
Coverage
Fanai L., Department of Psychology, Christ University, Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Smitha A.G., Department of Psychology, Christ University, Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Alfonso T., Department of Psychology, Christ University, Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India
Rights
All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
Relation
ISSN: 22329935;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Article

Citation

Fanai, Lalhriatpuii; Smitha, A.G.; Alfonso, Thaddeus, “A Qualitative Investigation of Adversities Experienced by Non-Alcoholic Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOAs) in an Indigenous Community,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/23377.

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