TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Family of origin environment and adolescent bullying predict young adult loneliness
JO  - Journal of psychology, The
A1  - Segrin, Chris
A1  - Nevarez, Natalie
A1  - Arroyo, Analisa
A1  - Harwood, Jake
SP  - 119
EP  - 134
VL  - 146
IS  - 1-2
N2  - This study tested parental loneliness, family of origin environment, and a history of being bullied as predictors of loneliness in young adults. The role of social skills in young adults' loneliness was also examined. Participants were 111 young-adult-parent dyads who completed measures of loneliness and the family communication environment. In addition, young adults completed measures of social skills and history of being bullied. Predictions were tested with structural equation modeling, path analysis, and multiple regression analysis. Results showed that parental loneliness and a history of being bullied were each significant predictors of young adult loneliness. A family environment that supported open communication was negatively associated with young adults' loneliness. Parental loneliness and a history of being bullied each had direct effects on young adults' loneliness as well as indirect effects through reduced social skills.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0022-3980
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -