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

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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)

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.

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  • Josefina Alvarez & Leonard A. Jason & Margaret I. Davis & Bradley D. Olson & Joseph R. Ferrari, 2009. "Latinos and Latinas in Communal Settings: A Grounded Theory of Recovery," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 6(4), pages 1-18, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:6:y:2009:i:4:p:1317-1334:d:4443
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    1. Milby, J.B. & Schumacher, J.E. & Wallace, D. & Freedman, M.J. & Vuchinich, R.E., 2005. "To house or not to house: The effects of providing housing to homeless substance abusers in treatment," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 95(7), pages 1259-1265.
    2. Jason, L.A. & Olson, B.D. & Ferrari, J.R. & Lo Sasso, A.T., 2006. "Communal housing settings enhance substance abuse recovery," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 96(10), pages 1727-1729.
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