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Journey to wellness: A socioecological analysis of veterans in recovery from substance use disorders
American journal of community psychology, v 70(3-4), pp 394-406
Dec 2022
PMID: 35848150
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Abstract
Substance use disorders are increasingly prevalent among veterans in the United States. Veterans in recovery face unique challenges, such as high rates of psychiatric comorbidities, difficulties adjusting to civilian life, and inadequate housing and mental health services. While prior research has explored veterans' experiences in recovery, studies have not implemented a multilevel perspective in their analyses. The current qualitative study examined how individual veteran experiences intersect with interpersonal and systemic factors. Semistructured focus groups were conducted with veterans who were former or current residents of recovery homes (N = 20). Thematic analysis was utilized to explore veterans' personal experiences through the CHIME-D framework (connectedness, hope & optimism, identity, meaning in life, empowerment, and difficulties). The data were further analyzed within a socioecological model (intrapersonal, interpersonal, and community). Each component of the CHIME-D framework was salient across all focus groups, with connectedness, empowerment, and difficulties being the most prominent themes that occurred across all socioecological levels. Results suggest that recovery initiatives can effectively assist veterans by promoting empowerment, facilitating social connections, and addressing cooccurring difficulties across multiple socioecological contexts. Additionally, treatment programs should encourage veterans to take on meaningful roles in their communities. Future research should continue to explore veterans' recovery experiences using a socioecological model.
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- Title
- Journey to wellness: A socioecological analysis of veterans in recovery from substance use disorders
- Creators
- Simone P Grisamore - Drexel UniversityRebecca L Nguyen - University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyElzbieta K Wiedbusch - University of South FloridaMayra Guerrero - Michigan State UniversityCarlie E A Cope - Georgia State UniversityMary G Abo - DePaul UniversityLeonard A Jason - DePaul University
- Publication Details
- American journal of community psychology, v 70(3-4), pp 394-406
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Number of pages
- 13
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000826316800001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85134402202
- Other Identifier
- 991021861185104721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Psychology, Multidisciplinary
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
- Social Work