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Latinos and Latinas in communal settings: a grounded theory of recovery

International journal of environmental research and public health, 2009-04, Vol.6 (4), p.1317-1334 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

Copyright Molecular Diversity Preservation International Apr 2009 ;2009 by the authors; licensee Molecular Diversity Preservation International, Basel, Switzerland. 2009 ;ISSN: 1660-4601 ;ISSN: 1661-7827 ;EISSN: 1660-4601 ;DOI: 10.3390/ijerph6041317 ;PMID: 19440520

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  • Title:
    Latinos and Latinas in communal settings: a grounded theory of recovery
  • Author: Alvarez, Josefina ; Jason, Leonard A ; Davis, Margaret I ; Olson, Bradley D ; Ferrari, Joseph R
  • Subjects: Adult ; Female ; Grounded theory ; Hispanic Americans ; Humans ; Male ; Motivation ; Residential Treatment ; Self-Help Groups ; Social Responsibility ; Substance abuse treatment
  • Is Part Of: International journal of environmental research and public health, 2009-04, Vol.6 (4), p.1317-1334
  • Description: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 Latino/a residents of a mutual help residential recovery program (Oxford House) in order to elicit their experiences of the program's therapeutic elements. A model of recovery emerged from the analysis including several themes supported by existing literature: personal motivation and readiness to change, mutual help, sober environment, social support, and accountability. Consistent with a broad conceptualization of recovery, outcomes included abstinence, new life skills, and increased self-esteem/sense of purpose. Most participants were the only Latino/a in their Houses; however, cultural differences did not emerge as salient issues. The study's findings highlight potential therapeutic aspects of mutual-help communal recovery programs and suggest that English-speaking, bicultural Latinos/as have positive experiences and may benefit from participating in these programs.
  • Publisher: Switzerland: MDPI AG
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 1660-4601
    ISSN: 1661-7827
    EISSN: 1660-4601
    DOI: 10.3390/ijerph6041317
    PMID: 19440520
  • Source: GFMER Free Medical Journals
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