Pathogenic and Protective Relations in Alcoholic Families (II): Ritual Invasion,Shame, ACOA Traits,and Problem Drinking in Adult Offspring

ABSTRACT

This paper explores the relationship between the perception of ritual disruption by parental alcohol abuse in the family of origin and shame-based characteristics in adult offspring. The Ritual Invasion Scale was found to be related to self-reported depression, internalized shame, adult children of alcoholics traits, and problem drinking behavior.