A phenomenological study on the lived experiences of Filipino gay men recovering from substance use disorder

Added Title

Lived experiences of Filipino gay men

Date of Publication

2018

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Defense Panel Member

Ramos, Sixtus Dane, mentor;"Tarroja, Maria Caridad., reader"

Abstract/Summary

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a prevalent mental health condition which puts homosexual at great risk. Despite recent developments with regards to SUD treatment, it is still common for afflicted individuals to undergo relapse. Furthermore, there are variations in extant literature with regards to the factors affecting the recovery process of populations from different sexual orientations. As such, a phenomenological approach was used to understand and analyze the lived experiences of Filipino gay men in SUD recovery. Eleven main themes were gleaned from the analysis: factors contributing to SUD , personal decision , desire to recover , social support , self-acceptance , faith , confidentiality of experience , negative implications of social relationships , greater overall awareness , positive experiences in recovery , and need to re-establish. These themes emphasize that recovery involves consistent self-acceptance and self-determination amidst the struggles Filipino gay men face. Moreover, recovery is a shared process involving the individual's family and peers. Lastly, a holistic treatment approach is necessary to pursue and sustain stable recovery.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU21702

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

213 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Gays--Substance use; Substance abuse-- Philippines; Gays--Philippines--Substance use

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