Toward Enhancing 12-Step Facilitation Among Young People: A Systematic Qualitative Investigation of Young Adults’ 12-Step Experiences

作者: Allison K. Labbe , Valerie Slaymaker , John F. Kelly

DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2014.950001

关键词: Young adultClinical psychologyFacilitationDiscontinuationPsychologyAttendanceSelf-helpQualitative researchGroup cohesivenessDevelopmental psychologyPsychological intervention

摘要: ABSTRACT. Background: 12-Step Facilitation (TSF) interventions designed to enhance rates of engagement with 12-step mutual-help organizations (MHOs) have shown efficacy among adults, but research provides little guidance on how adapt TSF strategies for young people. Methods: To inform youth, this study used qualitative methods investigate the self-reported experiences participation, and reasons nonattendance discontinuation adults (18–24 years; N = 302). Responses open-ended questions following residential treatment were coded into rationally derived domains. Results: Young reported that cohesiveness, belonging, instillation hope most helpful aspects attending groups; meeting structure having motivate oneself attend meetings common liked least; logistical barriers low recovery motivation interest discontinued attendance; perc...

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