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Investigating recovery from problem substance use using digital photovoice
Emma Smith1, Melody Carter2, Elaine Walklet3
1Institute of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Kings College London, London, UK.
Journal of Community Psychology
|October 28, 2022
Summary
This study used photography to explore recovery from substance use. Findings show social capital is crucial for recovery, highlighting the need for quality relationships in support services.
Area of Science:
- Addiction research
- Qualitative methodology
- Social science
Background:
- Problem substance use recovery is complex.
- Understanding lived experiences is vital for effective support.
- Existing recovery services may not fully address relational needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the process of recovery from problem substance use.
- To explore service users' lived experiences using a visual method.
- To understand the role of social capital in recovery.
Main Methods:
- Photovoice: a visual research method.
- Participants (n=7) from a harm reduction service used cameras.
- Photographs served as prompts for in-depth interviews.
Main Results:
- Recovery experiences are nuanced, including feelings of isolation and access to social capital.
- A strong link exists between social capital and recovery outcomes.
- Participants' photographs illuminated key aspects of their recovery journey.
Conclusions:
- Social capital significantly influences recovery.
- Recovery services should prioritize the quality of relationships within support networks.
- Photovoice offers a valuable method for capturing service users' perspectives on recovery.
Keywords:
community-based participatory researchmental health recoveryqualitative researchsocial capitalsocial networkssubstance usesubstance use disorderMore Related Videos
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