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An exploratory study of spiritual orientation and adaptation to therapeutic community treatment.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20635280     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which spiritual orientation was associated with adaptation to therapeutic community treatment. Spiritual orientation was assessed by the Spirituality Self-Rating Scale, a measure consistent with the conceptualization of spirituality typically reflected in Alcoholics Anonymous members' views. Spiritual orientation was positively correlated with acceptance of therapeutic community principles and clinical progress. Further assessment of spirituality related characteristics and their relation to treatment outcomes is important in informing the design of interventions aimed at improving progress in the therapeutic community, particularly those aspects involving the relative value of integrating the 12-Step group approach in therapeutic community programs.
Authors:
Helen Dermatis; Tina James; Marc Galanter; Gregory Bunt
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of addictive diseases     Volume:  29     ISSN:  1545-0848     ISO Abbreviation:  J Addict Dis     Publication Date:  2010 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-07-16     Completed Date:  2010-11-02     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9107051     Medline TA:  J Addict Dis     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  306-13     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, New York University Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, USA. hd7@nyu.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adaptation, Psychological*
Adult
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Motivation
Patient Acceptance of Health Care / psychology
Personality Inventory / statistics & numerical data
Psychometrics
Religion and Psychology*
Socioeconomic Factors
Spirituality*
Substance-Related Disorders / psychology,  rehabilitation*
Therapeutic Community*

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