The Impact of Family Dynamics on Emotional Resilience and Self-Esteem in Adults

Davitt, Alannah (2025) The Impact of Family Dynamics on Emotional Resilience and Self-Esteem in Adults. Undergraduate thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

The current study examined the impact of family dynamics, specifically family functioning and family structure, on emotional resilience and self-esteem in adults. While previous research has established the influence of family dynamics on psychological well-being, much of it has focused on children, often overlooking the long-term effects on adults. The present study aimed to address this gap in literature by focusing on adults, with participants recruited through snowball sampling and convenience sampling (N = 141). Findings from Spearman’s rho correlation coefficient revealed that positive family functioning is associated with greater self-esteem and emotional resilience. Findings from Kruskal Wallis test revealed kinship family structure reported the highest levels of self-esteem and emotional resilience. Findings provide a greater understanding of the complexity of family dynamics, emphasising the importance of a cohesive family environment in promoting emotional resilience and self-esteem across the lifespan. Implications of these findings suggest mental health professionals develop programmes focusing on improving family function as well as the promotion of parental education.

Item Type:	Thesis (Undergraduate)
Supervisors:	Name Email Nolan, Conor UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Emotional Resilience; Self-Esteem; Family Dynamic
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > Psychology H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > Psychology > Emotional Intelligence
Divisions:	School of Business (- 2025) > BA (Honours) in Psychology
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	07 Nov 2025 14:37
Last Modified:	07 Nov 2025 14:37
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/8889

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