This study investigated the role of temperament style (Novelty Seeking and
Harm Avoidance) of Hispanic American and Angle college women in moderating
and mediating the relationship between family addiction/family functioning
and offspring problem behaviors. The sample was comprised of 67 Hispanic Am
erican and 770 Angle undergraduate women. Findings of this study indicate t
hat the processes of risk that lead to substance use and eating disorders f
ollow different routes for Hispanic American and Angle women. Novelty Seeki
ng and Harm Avoidance were found to be important factors in both moderating
and mediating the effects of parental drinking and family dysfunction for
both Hispanic and Angle college women. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd.