Choosing to stay: in-depth study of government center rehabilitated graduates who opted to become caregivers after treatment in the rehabilitation center.
Date of Publication
2002
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology
Subject Categories
Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Abstract/Summary
The study identified and analyzed the reasons why former drug dependents re-enter the rehabilitation centers as caregivers. It specifically focused on the reasons that pushed them and made them decide to be rehabilitated caregivers even if they have offers to work in the industry. It also tackled their difficulties inside the rehab as caregivers, the benefits that they gain from being a caregiver and their self-perception as caregivers. Nine rehabilitated caregivers were interviewed with the use of a semi-structured interview guide. Each of the nine cases was analyzed and presented at the end. From this, patterns and themes were shown. The results showed that the main reason why these rehabilitated caregivers opted to become as such is that they feel that they have to give back something for the bad things that they have done before and that they know that other drug dependence need their help. They see themselves as effective caregivers because they have gone through the same experience and are able to relate to patients more. Although there have been offers for them to work outside the rehab center after they have been reformed, they still opted to become caregivers. Results showed the need for improvement of rehabilitation programs in such centers to help graduates gain a more successful re-entry into society. This study sheds light on the issues related to drug rehabilitation and would be useful in promoting better program and policies.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU10963
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
88 numb. leaves ; Computer print-out.
Keywords
Drug addicts--Services for--Philippines; Drug abuse --Treatment.
Recommended Citation
Avila, C. L., Jimenez, M. C., & Ramos, C. D. (2002). Choosing to stay: in-depth study of government center rehabilitated graduates who opted to become caregivers after treatment in the rehabilitation center.. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/10395
Embargo Period
9-16-2021
