Samoocena młodzieży z rodzin z problemem alkoholowym
Self-esteem of adolescents from families with alcohol-related problems

Summary/Abstract: Aim: The aim of the present study was to analyse the level of self-assessment among teenagers raised in families with alcohol problem. A diagnostic survey was used to examine students of secondary schools. Methods: A diagnostic survey was used to examine students of secondary schools. The group in question consisted of teenagers selected on the basis of CAST (Childrenof Alcoholics Screening Test). To measure self-assessment, a standardized research tool was used – Rosenberg Self-Esteem Rate (Polish adaptation by I. Dzwonkowska,K. Lachowicz-Tabaczek and M. Łaguna). Results: The obtained results show that adolescents from families with alcohol related problems have considerably lower self-esteem than adolescents from regular families. Additionally, as far as inter-group comparisons are concerned, the distorted picture of self was mainly observed in girls. Conclusions: The reported results are relevant with a view to undertaking preventive and therapeutic actions aimed at helping children and adolescents from families with alcohol-related problems.

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