Experiences of Overcoming Alcoholism in Alcoholics' Female Spouses Using Al-Anon
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
;
: 194-205, 2018.
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: wpr-739059
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The aim of this study is to investigate and elucidate actual experiences of alcoholics' spouses using familial social gatherings.METHODS:
A total of nine women whose alcoholic husbands were attending Al-Anon meetings held in Y Cathedral in S District of Seoul were included in this study. Data collection of this study was conducted through in-depth interviews with participants from September 24 to November 30, 2015. Data analysis was conducted at the same time as the data collection, and analysis was performed according to the method suggested by Colaizzi(1978).RESULTS:
We categorized the participants' experiences into five themes including ‘Trapped in a Deep Dark Tunnel’, ‘Life of Walking in an Endless Tunnel’, ‘Reaching a Dead End’, ‘Walking towards a Ray of Light’, ‘Finding Oneself on a Strange Path’.CONCLUSION:
The results of this study provide an understanding of the essential structure of the life experiences of alcoholic spouses using familial social gatherings.
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Assunto principal:
Coleta de Dados
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Estatística como Assunto
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Caminhada
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Cônjuges
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Alcoólicos Anônimos
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Alcoolismo
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Alcoólicos
/
Seul
/
Acontecimentos que Mudam a Vida
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Métodos
Tipo de estudo:
Pesquisa qualitativa
Limite:
Feminino
/
Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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