(2021) Study of recovery community organization participants over time shows peer-based recovery support activities are associated with modest improvement in recovery capital. Recovery Research Institute Research Bulletin,
External website: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/stud...
Among their multiple functions, recovery community organizations deliver peer-based services to individuals in recovery, often via recovery community centers. Scientific research can help test whether these peer-based services help individuals navigate recovery challenges and reach recovery goals as intended. This study represents the first large-scale study to systematically collect electronic data from a national sample of recovery community organizations and to examine whether service utilization is associated with potential improvement in recovery capital over time.
L Social psychology and related concepts > Interpersonal interaction and group dynamics > Social support
L Social psychology and related concepts > Interpersonal interaction and group dynamics > Social support > Peer support or coaching
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