Association of Childhood Family Connection With Flourishing in Young Adulthood Among Those With Type 1 Diabetes.

ABSTRACT: Importance:Higher levels of childhood family connection have been associated with measures of adult flourishing or eudaimonic well-being, such as purpose, self-acceptance, positive relationships, and growth. However, this association has not been examined among those with childhood-onset chronic disease. Objectives:To investigate whether higher levels of childhood family connection were associated with greater flourishing in young adulthood among those with type 1 diabetes and, secondarily, whether this association was present across levels of adverse childhood experiences and childhood social position. Design, Setting, and Participants:In 2017, the cross-sectional Type 1 Flourish survey was administered to all 743 young adults, aged 18 to 29 years, with type 1 diabetes who had received ou

SUBMITTER: Whitaker RC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7059021 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature