Influence of Adolescence Parentification on Adulthood Depression in Children of Women with Breast Cancer

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the levels of adolescence parentification and identify its influence on adulthood depression in children of women with breast cancer. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional online survey. Data were collected from an online community comprising Korean women with breast cancer and their families. A total of 217 adult children of women with breast cancer completed the online questionnaire. Measurements included the Korean version of the Filial Responsibility Scale- Adult (FRS-A), Korean version of Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Inventory, Korean version of the Resilience Scale (RS14), and the Korean version of Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression Scale. Results: The mean score for FRS-A was 2.27 out of 4 points. Adolescence parentification was significantly negatively correlated with adulthood self-esteem (r=-.74, p