To belong, contribute, and hope: first stage development of a measure of social recovery.
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| Title: | To belong, contribute, and hope: first stage development of a measure of social recovery. |
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| Source: | Journal of Mental Health. Apr2015, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p68-72. 5p. |
| Subjects: | Mental illness, Convalescence, Experience, Focus groups, Grounded theory, Rehabilitation of people with mental illness, Self-perception, Social skills, Qualitative research, Data analysis, Thematic analysis |
| Geographic Terms: | New England |
| Abstract: | Background: Recovery from mental health challenges is beginning to be explored as an inherently social process. There is a need to measure social recovery. Targeted measures would be utilized in needs assessment, service delivery, and program evaluation. This paper reports on the first stage of development of a social recovery measure. Aims: Explore the social aspects of recovery as reported by individuals with lived experience. Method: A qualitative study using thematic analysis of data from focus groups with 41 individuals in recovery. Results: Three meta-themes of social recovery emerged: community, self-concept, and capacities. Each theme contained a number of sub-themes concerned with a sense of belonging, inherent acceptability of the self, and ability to cope with mental distress and engage socially. Conclusions: Study participants clearly spoke to common human needs to belong, contribute, and have hope for one's future. Findings converged with results of consumer-led research that emphasize the importance of overcoming the impact of illness on the self and social context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Background: Recovery from mental health challenges is beginning to be explored as an inherently social process. There is a need to measure social recovery. Targeted measures would be utilized in needs assessment, service delivery, and program evaluation. This paper reports on the first stage of development of a social recovery measure. Aims: Explore the social aspects of recovery as reported by individuals with lived experience. Method: A qualitative study using thematic analysis of data from focus groups with 41 individuals in recovery. Results: Three meta-themes of social recovery emerged: community, self-concept, and capacities. Each theme contained a number of sub-themes concerned with a sense of belonging, inherent acceptability of the self, and ability to cope with mental distress and engage socially. Conclusions: Study participants clearly spoke to common human needs to belong, contribute, and have hope for one's future. Findings converged with results of consumer-led research that emphasize the importance of overcoming the impact of illness on the self and social context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 09638237 |
| DOI: | 10.3109/09638237.2014.954696 |
