Articles tagged with: International Journal
The Dawn of Awareness: Women’s Claiming of Self In Couple Relationship with Substance Abusers
Abstract This phenomenological study aimed at understanding the experiences of women living with intimate partners with substance abuse
problems. Findings show that the five participants’ family-of-origin experiences centrally influenced their degree of awareness
of their responses to their intimate partners’ addictive behaviors. Experiences leading to dawning of awareness include an
escalating toll on self, critical life events, and the catalytic effect of outsiders’ perspective and support. The discovery
of self and care [...]
Abstract This phenomenological study aimed at understanding the experiences of women living with intimate partners with substance abuse
problems. Findings show that the five participants’ family-of-origin experiences centrally influenced their degree of awareness
of their responses to their intimate partners’ addictive behaviors. Experiences leading to dawning of awareness include an
escalating toll on self, critical life events, and the catalytic effect of outsiders’ perspective and support. The discovery
of self and care [...]
A Typology of UK Slot Machine Gamblers: A Longitudinal Observational and Interview Study
Abstract Slot machine gambling is a popular leisure activity worldwide yet there has been very little research into different types
of slot machine gamblers. Earlier typologies of slot machine gamblers have only concentrated on adolescents in arcade environments.
This study presents a new typology of slot machine players based on over 1000 h of participant and non-participant observation,
and informal interviews with slot machine players in a range of UK gambling environments. Three key behavioural variables
were systematica [...]
Abstract Slot machine gambling is a popular leisure activity worldwide yet there has been very little research into different types
of slot machine gamblers. Earlier typologies of slot machine gamblers have only concentrated on adolescents in arcade environments.
This study presents a new typology of slot machine players based on over 1000 h of participant and non-participant observation,
and informal interviews with slot machine players in a range of UK gambling environments. Three key behavioural variables
were systematica [...]
Real World Implementation of an Adapted ACT Model with Minority and Non-minority Homeless Men
Abstract This study examined whether an adapted Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) intervention improved substance use, mental health,
physical health, legal, employment, and housing outcomes for a U.S. sample of homeless men with a substance use disorder or
a dual-diagnosis of substance use and mental health disorders and whether this intervention was equally effective for a subgroup
of minority men. Data were collected from 103 participants who received treatment services for up to 12 months. The intervention
significantl [...]
Abstract This study examined whether an adapted Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) intervention improved substance use, mental health,
physical health, legal, employment, and housing outcomes for a U.S. sample of homeless men with a substance use disorder or
a dual-diagnosis of substance use and mental health disorders and whether this intervention was equally effective for a subgroup
of minority men. Data were collected from 103 participants who received treatment services for up to 12 months. The intervention
significantl [...]
The Role of Structural Characteristics in Problematic Video Game Play: An Empirical Study
Abstract The research literature suggests that the structural characteristics of video games may play a considerable role in the initiation,
development and maintenance of problematic video game playing. The present study investigated the role of structural characteristics
in video game playing behaviour within a sample of 421 video game players aged between 14 and 57 years. Players were surveyed
via an online questionnaire containing measures of video game playing behaviour, player interaction with structural characteristics [...]
Abstract The research literature suggests that the structural characteristics of video games may play a considerable role in the initiation,
development and maintenance of problematic video game playing. The present study investigated the role of structural characteristics
in video game playing behaviour within a sample of 421 video game players aged between 14 and 57 years. Players were surveyed
via an online questionnaire containing measures of video game playing behaviour, player interaction with structural characteristics [...]
Perceptions of Organizational Functioning in Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities in South Africa
Abstract Directors’ and treatment staff’s perceptions of organizational functioning within substance abuse treatment facilities in
four provinces in South Africa were examined via the Texas Christian University’s Organizational Readiness for Change instrument.
Forty-four treatment facilities (out of 89) participated in the study. Results indicated that directors and staff displayed
favorable perceptions with regard to organizational climate and staff attributes, and were indecisive about the motivation
for change domain. Ce [...]
Abstract Directors’ and treatment staff’s perceptions of organizational functioning within substance abuse treatment facilities in
four provinces in South Africa were examined via the Texas Christian University’s Organizational Readiness for Change instrument.
Forty-four treatment facilities (out of 89) participated in the study. Results indicated that directors and staff displayed
favorable perceptions with regard to organizational climate and staff attributes, and were indecisive about the motivation
for change domain. Ce [...]
Internet Self-Exclusion: Characteristics of Self-Excluded Gamblers and Preliminary Evidence for Its Effectiveness
Abstract Preliminary scientific evidence indicates that online gamblers are more likely to be problem gamblers and thus point to the
need for effective protection measures. This study focuses on an online self-exclusion program and seeks to comprehensively
examine the benefits of this measure. It was intended to collect detailed information on the characteristics of self-excluded
internet gamblers and to examine the benefits of online self-exclusion over time. The baseline sample consisted of a total
of N = 259 internet gambl [...]
Abstract Preliminary scientific evidence indicates that online gamblers are more likely to be problem gamblers and thus point to the
need for effective protection measures. This study focuses on an online self-exclusion program and seeks to comprehensively
examine the benefits of this measure. It was intended to collect detailed information on the characteristics of self-excluded
internet gamblers and to examine the benefits of online self-exclusion over time. The baseline sample consisted of a total
of N = 259 internet gambl [...]
‘It is Just Habitual’: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Experience of Long-Term Recovery from Addiction
Abstract This study explores experiences and understandings of people who have engaged with the process of recovery from alcohol or
drug problems over a long period of time. Although there is a large body of research studies on recovery, few have examined
long-term recovery from a qualitative perspective. The participants in this study were women who have not used alcohol or
drugs for 15 years or longer and who described themselves as ‘in recovery’. They have been involved with AA throughout this
time. Data were collecte [...]
Abstract This study explores experiences and understandings of people who have engaged with the process of recovery from alcohol or
drug problems over a long period of time. Although there is a large body of research studies on recovery, few have examined
long-term recovery from a qualitative perspective. The participants in this study were women who have not used alcohol or
drugs for 15 years or longer and who described themselves as ‘in recovery’. They have been involved with AA throughout this
time. Data were collecte [...]
Problem Gambling Treatment Within the British National Health Service
Abstract According to the latest British Gambling Prevalence Survey, there are approximately 300,000 adult problem gamblers in Great
Britain. In January 2007, the British Medical Association published a report recommending that those experiencing gambling problems should receive treatment via the National Health
Service (NHS). This study examines the extent to which this recommendation has been taken up by NHS Trusts. In August 2009,
a total of 327 letters were sent to all Primary Care Trusts, Foundation Trusts and Mental Health T [...]
Abstract According to the latest British Gambling Prevalence Survey, there are approximately 300,000 adult problem gamblers in Great
Britain. In January 2007, the British Medical Association published a report recommending that those experiencing gambling problems should receive treatment via the National Health
Service (NHS). This study examines the extent to which this recommendation has been taken up by NHS Trusts. In August 2009,
a total of 327 letters were sent to all Primary Care Trusts, Foundation Trusts and Mental Health T [...]
Your Mother Should Know: A Comparison of Maternal and Paternal Attitudes and Behaviors Related to Gambling among Their Adolescent Children
Abstract Parental attitudes and behaviors are significant factors in the gambling behavior of their children yet few attempts have
been made to explore them in depth. The current study compared mothers and fathers on these factors with particular attention
paid towards the gambling of their own teenage children. Surveys were completed by 3,089 parents across Canada with at least
one child between the ages of 13 and 18 years. Participants responded to items in three general areas: (1) parental attitudes
towards gambling among [...]
Abstract Parental attitudes and behaviors are significant factors in the gambling behavior of their children yet few attempts have
been made to explore them in depth. The current study compared mothers and fathers on these factors with particular attention
paid towards the gambling of their own teenage children. Surveys were completed by 3,089 parents across Canada with at least
one child between the ages of 13 and 18 years. Participants responded to items in three general areas: (1) parental attitudes
towards gambling among [...]
Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalization Following Involuntary Job Loss
This article examines the impact of involuntary job loss on mental health as measured by admission to inpatient psychiatric treatment. Specifically, we investigate the impact on admission due to affective disorders, alcohol or drug abuse, and nervous or stress-related disorders. We focus on job loss due only to establishment closures, as this focus reduces the problem of distinguishing between causation and selection. Using linked employee-employer register data, we identify the job losses due to all establishment closures in Sweden in 1987-88. [...]
This article examines the impact of involuntary job loss on mental health as measured by admission to inpatient psychiatric treatment. Specifically, we investigate the impact on admission due to affective disorders, alcohol or drug abuse, and nervous or stress-related disorders. We focus on job loss due only to establishment closures, as this focus reduces the problem of distinguishing between causation and selection. Using linked employee-employer register data, we identify the job losses due to all establishment closures in Sweden in 1987-88. [...] 
