The Experiences of 12-Step Program Attendees Transitioning to Online Meetings during the COVID-19 Pandemic

IF 0.6 Q4 SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly Pub Date : 2022-07-17 DOI:10.1080/07347324.2022.2102456

Evan Senreich, Nicole M. Saint-Louis, Jeffrey T. Steen, Catherine E. Cooper

引用次数: 3

Abstract

ABSTRACT When the COVID-19 pandemic began, many 12-step meetings rapidly transitioned from an in-person to an online format. In this qualitative focus group study, 17 attendees of 12-step programs from six U.S. states participated in one of two focus groups on Zoom platform in August 2021 in which their experiences of attending online versus in-person meetings were explored. Respondents praised the accessibility and convenience of online meetings, and the ability to interact with members from different geographic locations. However, they noted the loss of intensive social support found at in-person meetings and technological/procedural challenges that remain unsolved online.

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新冠肺炎大流行期间12步计划参与者过渡到在线会议的经验

摘要当新冠肺炎大流行开始时，许多12步会议迅速从住院会议转变为在线会议。在这项定性焦点小组研究中，来自美国六个州的12个步骤项目的17名参与者于2021年8月参加了Zoom平台上的两个焦点小组之一，在其中探讨了他们参加在线会议和面对面会议的体验。受访者称赞在线会议的可访问性和便利性，以及与来自不同地理位置的成员互动的能力。然而，他们注意到，在面对面会议上发现的密集社会支持的损失，以及在网上仍未解决的技术/程序挑战。

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Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly SUBSTANCE ABUSE-

CiteScore

1.60

自引率

11.10%

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期刊介绍： Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly is an exciting professional journal for clinicians working with persons who are alcoholic and their families. Designed to bridge the gap between research journals and information for the general public, it addresses the specific concerns of professional alcoholism counselors, social workers, psychologists, physicians, clergy, nurses, employee assistance professionals, and others who provide direct services to persons who are alcoholic. The journal features articles specifically related to the treatment of alcoholism, highlighting new and innovative approaches to care, describing clinical problems and solutions, and detailing practical, unique approaches to intervention and therapy.