Exploring social connections and mental well-being among members of a sober active community: A social network analysis

IF 1.9 0 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Megan S. Patterson , Yunlin Zhou , Anjorin E. Adeyemi , Shuai Ma , Linlin Luo , Allison N. Francis , Zhenning Kang , Katie M. Heinrich , Tyler Prochnow
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Abstract

Introduction

Addiction is a complex and pervasive condition which affects physical, social, and mental health. Research consistently shows that social support and social networks are key to the addiction recovery process (defined as a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential) and recovery communities available outside of or in conjunction to formal treatment are effective in providing such support. This study investigated social networks and psychological distress among members of The Phoenix, a sober active community that incorporates group-based exercise (e.g., CrossFit) into the recovery process.

Methods

Using Social Network Analysis (SNA), we analyzed relationships within The Phoenix CrossFit programs in Denver, Colorado (N = 35) and Wichita, Kansas (N = 42). Linear Network Autocorrelation Models (LNAMs) assessed whether social network positions and connections related to psychological distress among members, and Exponential Random Graph Models (ERGMs) explored factors that explained the presence of supportive relationships between Phoenix members.

Results

Network centrality, such as being identified as a source of support (i.e., in-degree), was associated with lower psychological distress, while peripheral positions correlated with higher psychological distress in both networks. Additionally, individuals experiencing higher psychological distress tended to seek more supportive connections, whereas those with lower distress were more frequently nominated as supportive figures.

Conclusions

These results highlight the potential of community-based recovery resources like The Phoenix to foster social networks that promote mental well-being.
探索清醒活跃社区成员之间的社会联系和心理健康:社会网络分析。
成瘾是一种影响身体、社会和心理健康的复杂而普遍的疾病。研究一致表明,社会支持和社会网络是成瘾康复过程的关键(定义为一个改变的过程,通过这个过程,个人改善了他们的健康和健康,过着自我导向的生活,努力发挥他们的全部潜力),在正式治疗之外或与正式治疗相结合的康复社区可以有效地提供这种支持。这项研究调查了凤凰社(The Phoenix)成员的社交网络和心理困扰。凤凰社是一个清醒的活跃社区,将团体锻炼(如CrossFit)纳入康复过程。方法:使用社会网络分析(SNA),我们分析了科罗拉多州丹丹市(N = 35)和堪萨斯州威奇托市(N = 42)Phoenix CrossFit项目之间的关系。线性网络自相关模型(LNAMs)评估了社会网络位置和联系是否与成员之间的心理困扰有关,指数随机图模型(ERGMs)探讨了解释凤凰社成员之间支持关系存在的因素。结果:网络中心性,如被认定为支持来源(即程度),与较低的心理困扰相关,而外围位置与两个网络中较高的心理困扰相关。此外,经历较高心理困扰的个体倾向于寻求更多的支持性联系,而那些心理困扰程度较低的个体则更经常被提名为支持性人物。结论:这些结果突出了以社区为基础的康复资源,如凤凰社,在促进心理健康的社会网络方面的潜力。
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Journal of substance use and addiction treatment
Journal of substance use and addiction treatment Biological Psychiatry, Neuroscience (General), Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology (General)
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