Latinos and Latinas in Communal Settings: A Grounded Theory of Recovery

Josefina Alvarez, Leonard A. Jason, Margaret I. Davis, Bradley D. Olson and Joseph R. Ferrari
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Josefina Alvarez: Adler School of Professional Psychology, 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Leonard A. Jason: DePaul University, Center for Community Research, 990 Fullerton Avenue, Suite 3100, Chicago, Illinois 60614, USA
Margaret I. Davis: DePaul University, Center for Community Research, 990 Fullerton Avenue, Suite 3100, Chicago, Illinois 60614, USA
Bradley D. Olson: Northwestern University, School of Education and Social Policy 2120 Campus Drive Evanston, IL 60208, USA
Joseph R. Ferrari: DePaul University, Department of Psychology, 2219 N. Kenmore Ave., Chicago, Il. 60614, USA

IJERPH, 2009, vol. 6, issue 4, 1-18

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Grounded Theory; Recovery homes; Addiction; Latino/Latina (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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