Improving the quality of life of Hispanic alcoholics in an alcohol treatment center: A process of resocialization.
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Title
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Improving the quality of life of Hispanic alcoholics in an alcohol treatment center: A process of resocialization.
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Identifier
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AAI9732903
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identifier
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9732903
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Creator
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Cordero, Angela Mayra.
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Contributor
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Adviser: Charles Winick
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Date
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1997
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Sociology, Social Structure and Development | Social Work | Psychology, Clinical | Sociology, Ethnic and Racial Studies
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Abstract
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This study describes and explains the recovery process of Hispanic male alcoholics in an alcohol treatment program. It investigates improvements in the quality of life of this group through the theoretical perspectives of resocialization and symbolic interactionism.;Two hypotheses were examined: (1) that the more socially involved the client is in the alcohol treatment program and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the greater will be the improvement in his quality of life, and (2) that the more anomic the life situation of the client, the less socially involved the client will be in the alcohol treatment program and AA, and the less the improvement will occur in his quality of life.;The subjects of this research were 37 Hispanic male alcoholics who were receiving alcohol treatment in an alcohol treatment program. Data were collected through the use of a semi-structured, pre-coded interview guide with fixed-response and open-ended items, and through an in-depth interview with each of five clients. Supplementary research methods included participant observation and a document review (clinical charts). The research instruments collected data on knowledge and involvement in the treatment program and AA, family integration, social isolation, economic stability, legal history, immigration status, alcohol education, and how the client perceived his recovery from alcohol.;Both hypotheses were supported by the findings. Clients who were highly involved in the formal and informal aspects of treatment (in both the clinic and AA) showed a greater improvement in their quality of life than did clients who were less involved. The informal aspects also provided the clients the opportunity to develop and communicate norms and trust among themselves in the daily use of the day room at the clinic.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.
