The experiences of families with rehabilitated substance-dependent children: A case study

Date of Publication

2016

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Maria Caridad Huelar Tarroja

Defense Panel Member

Mary Grace Seranilla-Orquiza

Abstract/Summary

The families of substances-dependent individuals play an integral part as they go into the process of recovery. Studies also showed that such situations have an impact both on the family as a whole and on each of its members. Through case study analysis, the study looked into the experiences of the families of substance dependents who had undergone rehabilitation. One-on-one semi-structured interviews were conducted with each member of three families who had a member who was rehabilitated for substance dependence. Narrative analysis was used to process the gathered data. The study found that the family experiences many changes and challenges throughout the experience of having a substance-dependent member who went to rehab. A common change found in all three families was the changes in the relationship among family members. On the other hand, no challenge was present in all three cases, but conflicts between family members, communication problems, and trust issues were apparent in two out of the three families. The coping strategies used by the families and the members were varied however, the most common was seeking support from others, which was identified by two families.

Abstract Format

html

Note

At head of title: Running head: Experiences of families with substance-dependents

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU21482

Shelf Location

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

Physical Description

iii, 116 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Problem children; Substance abuse; Rehabilitation; Substance abuse--Rehabilitation; Dysfunctional families; Dysfunctional families--Evaluation

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