Parental Alcohol Problems and Lack of Adult Support During Childhood—Consequences for Subjective and Objective Social Connection in Adulthood

Findings revealed associations between parental alcohol problems and lack of social connection in adulthood. The negative impact was amplified when adult support during childhood was lacking, particularly affecting the subjective measures of social connection. These findings highlight the long-term consequences of parental alcohol problems and underscore the potential protective role of adult support.