Enhancing the Referral-Making Process to 12-Step Programs: Strategies for Social Workers
Keywords
substance abuse treatment, 12-step programs, treatment compliance, practice research, recovery
Abstract
Objectives:
This study examines three preparatory strategies that can be used during treatment sessions to bridge the gap between clinician recommendations for client participation in 12-step programs (TSPs) and client adherence to such recommendations.
Methods:
A sample of 284 clinicians completed an online survey. Clinicians responded to items measuring their willingness to motivate client participation in TSPs, integrate 12-step principles into sessions, and form positive attitudes toward 12-step culture. Analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling (SEM).
Results:
Clinician attitudes toward 12-step culture had a significant effect on clinician willingness to motivate client participation in TSPs. Clinician attitudes toward 12-step culture also mediated the effect of integrating 12-step principles into treatment sessions on willingness to motivate client participation in TSPs.
Conclusions:
Because positive attitudes toward 12-step culture play a central role in the referral-making process, it is recommended that clinicians cultivate positive attitudes toward 12-step culture.
Original Publication Citation
Dennis, C. B. & Davis, T. D. (2017). Enhancing the referral-making process to 12-step programs: Strategies for social workers. Research on Social Work Practice, 27(4), 423-433.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Dennis, Cory B. and Davis, Thomas D., "Enhancing the Referral-Making Process to 12-Step Programs: Strategies for Social Workers" (2015). Faculty Publications. 3046.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/3046
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2015-05-27
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/5860
Publisher
Research on Social Work Practice
Language
English
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Social Work
Copyright Status
© The Author(s) 2015
