An exploratory descriptive study of ego strength, self-esteem, and self-acceptance of cocaine addicted and non-drug dependent mothers

• Main Author: Walker, Carolyn J.
• Format: Others
• Published: DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center 1991
• Subjects: Social Work
• Online Access: http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/1161; http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2739&context=dissertations

This exploratory descriptive study examined variables which will help social workers to better understand cocaine addicted mothers. The following factors were identified: (a) Ego Strength (b) Self-Esteem (c) Self-Acceptance. A forty-six (46) item self-administered questionnaire was given to the sample population of thirty females ranging in age from eighteen to forty (18-40). Fifteen (15) of the cocaine addicted mothers were in treatment at a local metropolitan hospital; fifteen (15) of the non-drug dependent mothers were attending a local metropolitan college. The findings revealed that there is no significant difference in the ego strength, self-esteem, and self acceptance of cocaine addicted mothers and non-drug dependent mothers.