Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate factors that people with a past addiction problem expressed have promoted their recovery process. Method: This qualitative study is based on an inductive approach using the theory of sense of self. Data was collected through four [4] semi-structured interviews, a narrative based technique that focus on stories in a whole. The interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: The thematic analysis resulted in three main themes; to be attractive, a new context and community, people and events that made an impression. Conclusion: The importance of gaining access to a new context, a context that contributed with alternative ways of life. A context where individuals can reflect themselves in other people's experiences with it a better or a more positive understanding of themselves and their situation. And that the recovery process from an overall perspective, shows the importance of meeting the many needs of the client.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:su-144508 |
| Date | January 2016 |
| Creators | Holst, Fredrich |
| Publisher | Stockholms universitet, Institutionen för socialt arbete - Socialhögskolan |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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