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’ A Qualitative Study Examining Needs and Length of Stay in Recovery House Residents

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ID15413705
AuthorsDina Chavira (DePaul University, corresponding author), Leonard A Jason (0000-0002-9972-4425, DePaul University)
Year2021
Volume22
Issue3
Pages188-199
Publication date2021-04-28
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1533-256X • E-ISSN: 1533-2578
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/1533256x.2021.1916174
OpenAlexW3158937231
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited23

The current qualitative study recruited 10 first-time Oxford House residents to participate in semi-structured interviews to explore their needs and factors affecting their length of stay. Interviews were analyzed using the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) approach. Findings suggest lower-resourced residents are more likely than higher-resourced residents to achieve the therapeutic dose due to higher need fulfillment and the drawbacks associated with group living minimized. For higher-resourced residents, increasing investment in the house through the development of friendships with housemates and participation in service activities could increase their length of stay by increasing their investment in the house. Implications are discussed

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