Journal Facts

Journal
International Journal of Self-Help and Self-Care
ISSN
1091-2851 (print) 1541-4450 (electronic)
Volume
8
Issue
2
Date
1/1/2014

Article Facts

Title
Reciprocal Responsibility and Social Support among Women in Substance Use Recovery
DOI
10.2190/SH.8.2.f
Authors
  • Kate L. Brereton
  • Josefina Álvarez
  • Leonard A. Jason
  • Edward B. Stevens
  • Vida B. Dyson
  • Catherine Mcneilly
  • Joseph R. Ferrari
Pages
239-257
Online Date
08/14/2014

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Reciprocal Responsibility and Social Support among Women in Substance Use Recovery

Kate L. Brereton
Josefina Álvarez
Leonard A. Jason
Edward B. Stevens
Vida B. Dyson
Catherine Mcneilly
Joseph R. Ferrari

DOI: 10.2190/SH.8.2.f

Abstract

This study sought to identify individual- and house-level predictors of women's employment, education, and retention in self-run recovery homes. Data from a national study of 292 women in Oxford House, an international organization of recovery homes grounded on self-help/mutual aid and 12-step principles were analyzed. Results indicated that the house's Reciprocal Responsibility predicted number of days of paid work. Individual and house variables did not predict participation in education. The presence of recovery home members in personal social networks was statistically significant in predicting retention in the recovery home. Lastly, results indicated that number of days of paid work were not predictive of likelihood of substance use in the next 12 months. The findings of this study indicate that the ability to develop social networks and Reciprocal Responsibility in recovery homes can contribute to positive outcomes for women.

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