Women in recovery : a qualitative study of chemical dependency from a female perspective

Author

Laura L. Clingan

Date of Award

8-1995

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Counseling

Major Professor

James H. Miller

Committee Members

Wayne Mulkey, John Ray

Abstract

The study was developed to explore the nature of chemical dependency from a female perspective. The main focus of the research was on the issues and concerns of recovering women, the barriers to recovery, and the key factors in continued recovery success. Interviews were conducted with 5 women who had a minimum of 9 months' abstinence and who had successfully completed the adult inpatient and aftercare programs at the Detoxification Rehabilitation Institute in Knoxville, TN. The results of the interviews were analyzed to identify patterns of responses characteristic of all participants. Further research is indicated including similar research with male subjects and research focusing on the vocational concerns of chemically dependent persons.

Recommended Citation

Clingan, Laura L., "Women in recovery : a qualitative study of chemical dependency from a female perspective. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1995.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/11062