Beschreibung
This study attempts to explore the different self-states and the sense-of-self amongst individuals suffering from substance dependency during phases of active addiction and recovery in South Africa. One of the aims of the research is to ascertain whether or not there is a change in the way participants view them selves once they have received treatment for addiction. An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis is conducted using accounts provided by members of Narcotics Anonymous South Africa on the organizations official website. Results showed a partial shift in certain aspects of the participants self-images and self-concepts during stages of recovery.
Autorenporträt
Shannon Ownhouse holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She has spent the last decade researching and attempting to understand addiction. As a result of the current substance-abuse crisis in South Africa, Shannon runs a private practice focusing on the systemic treatment of addiction.
Herstellerkennzeichnung:
OmniScriptum SRL
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