J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs.
2022 Jun;31(2):241-253. 10.12934/jkpmhn.2022.31.2.241.
Types of Recovered Alcoholics Based on the Factors Influencing Recovery from Alcoholism: A Q methodology
- Affiliations
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- 1Team Leader, Busan Bukgu Mental Health Welfare Center, Busan, Korea
- 2Professor, College of Nursing, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Korea
- 3Instructor, College of Nursing, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Korea
- KMID: 2531648
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2022.31.2.241
Abstract
- Purpose
The objectives of this study were to identify the types of recovered alcoholics based on the factors that influence recovery, using the Q methodology.
Methods
Forty-six statements were selected from in-depth interviews with eight psychiatric healthcare professionals and four abstinent alcoholics and literature review. Then, 50 participants sorted these statements in a forced grid with normal distribution from -4 to 4. Finally, factor analysis was performed with the PC-QUANL program.
Results
Three types of recovered alcoholics were identified. Firstly, the ‘positive-centered recovery type’ emphasized on self-affirmation and self-confidence and acted on the belief of the possibility of recovery from alcoholism. The second type was the ‘temperance-centered recovery type’, which focused on complete control over daily life to stay sober. Finally, the ‘acceptance-centered type’ was likely to admit the weakness of human beings and pursue spirituality.
Conclusion
This study found three types of recovered alcoholics, focusing on the factors that had an impact on recovery and analyzed their characteristics. These findings provided useful information to understand recovered alcoholics, and they can be used to develop a tailored intervention to prevent a relapse of alcoholism.
