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- Title
PSYCHOSOCIAL STRENGTHS AND NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME SUBSTANCE ABUSERS IN RECOVERY.
- Authors
Mendelson, Tamar; Dariotis, Jacinda K.; Agus, Deborah
- Abstract
Psychosocial heterogeneity among recovering substance users is not well understood. Cluster analysis was used to identify subgroups with distinct psychosocial profiles among a low-income sample attending a community recovery center ( n = 151). Psychosocial characteristics assessed included depressive symptoms, perceived social support, self-efficacy, and coping. A 3-cluster solution explained the most variance in the constructs assessed (R2 = 0.72). The largest cluster (38.4% of the sample) was characterized as 'distressed,' with high emotional distress and few psychosocial resources. The second largest (34.2%) was characterized as 'adjusted' because of its generally positive pattern of psychosocial functioning. The smallest (27.4%) was characterized as 'resilient' because this cluster displayed emotional strengths despite low perceived social support. Findings have implications for tailoring interventions for this vulnerable population.
- Subjects
PSYCHOSOCIAL factors; POOR people; CLUSTER analysis (Statistics); MENTAL depression; SOCIAL support; SELF-efficacy; SUBSTANCE abuse
- Publication
Journal of Community Psychology, 2013, Vol 41, Issue 1, p19
- ISSN
0090-4392
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/jcop.21507