Effects of a Low-Element Challenge Course on Abstinence Self-Efficacy and Group Cohesion

Autor/inn/en	Clem, Jamie M.; Smith, Thomas E.; Richards, Kristin V.
Titel	Effects of a Low-Element Challenge Course on Abstinence Self-Efficacy and Group Cohesion
Quelle	In: Research on Social Work Practice, 22 (2012) 2, S.151-158 (8 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1049-7315
DOI	10.1177/1049731511423672
Schlagwörter	Substance Abuse; Intervention; Self Efficacy; Focus Groups; Group Unity; Effect Size; Alcoholism; Drug Addiction; Pretests Posttests; Females; Outcomes of Treatment; Trust (Psychology); Interpersonal Competence; Group Therapy + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Drug use; Drug consomption; Drogenkonsum; Self-efficacy; Selbstwirksamkeit; Gruppenidentität; Alkoholismus; Drug dependence; Drogenabhängigkeit; Weibliches Geschlecht; Interpersonale Kompetenz
Abstract	Substance abuse researchers identify self-efficacy and group cohesion as important components in alcohol and other drug-dependency treatment. Objectives: The purpose of this single-group, pretest-posttest study is to explore the therapeutic value of a challenge course intervention on the self-efficacy and group cohesion of nine chemically dependent, adult females. Methods: Data were collected using two validated outcome measures administered before and after the intervention. Focus groups provided insight into the experiences of participants and were examined using manifest and latent theme analysis. Results: Findings indicate statistically significant improvements on both outcome measures with medium to large effect sizes. Several themes were identified including group unity, trust, interpersonal growth, and self-confidence. Conclusions: Suggestions for practice and future research are provided. (Contains 1 table.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10