The Meaning of Work
Perceptions of Employed Persons Attending Maintenance Treatment for Opiate Addiction
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15414286 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marika Augutis (0000-0002-9711-1756, Sundsvall Municipality, corresponding author), David Rosenberg (0000-0002-0005-4151, Umeå University), Helene Hillborg (0000-0001-9708-5159, Sundsvall Municipality) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 385-402 |
| Publication date | 2016-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1533-256X • E-ISSN: 1533-2578 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/1533256x.2016.1235419 |
| OpenAlex | W2544193633 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 17 |
For most people, work is important and a normal part of everyday life. However, research studies focusing on the significance of employment for successful outcomes in maintenance treatment for opiate addiction from the users’ perspective are scarce. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of individuals who were employed while undergoing opiate treatment, with regard to the perceived meaning of work. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 32 individuals in Sweden and analyzed using content analysis. In addition to the importance of receiving maintenance treatment, all regarded work as an indispensable tool for staying drug-free and for personal development. Further studies are needed regarding the potential for integrating vocational support models into maintenance treatment programs
Addiction · Addiction treatment · Meaning (existential · Opiate · Perception · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Clinical Psychology · Employment and Welfare Studies · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Psychology · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes · Internal Medicine
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |