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Recovery capital: a concept analysis
Yudie Zhang1, Jun Wu1, Wenting Xu1
1Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
Frontiers in Public Health
|August 8, 2026
Summary
Recovery capital, a concept aiding sustained recovery and improved health, is defined as dynamic, multidimensional resources. This analysis clarifies its attributes, antecedents, and consequences for addiction recovery and healthy aging.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Addiction Medicine
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Recovery capital is crucial for sustained recovery and health outcomes in addiction, chronic disease, and aging.
- The concept of recovery capital lacks consistent definition and clear conceptual structure.
- Understanding recovery capital is vital for promoting well-being across diverse health trajectories.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize the conceptual characteristics of recovery capital using a rigorous concept analysis method.
- To clarify the defining attributes, antecedents, and consequences of recovery capital.
- To provide a foundation for the interdisciplinary application of recovery capital, particularly in healthy aging.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search conducted in PubMed and Web of Science.
- Walker and Avant's concept analysis method employed for synthesis.
- 28 articles included after screening and eligibility assessment.
Main Results:
- Recovery capital conceptualized as a dynamic, strengths-based, multidimensional, and individualized construct.
- Defining attributes include strengths-based resources, personalization, multidimensionality, interaction, and dynamic development.
- Antecedents and consequences encompass resource availability, recovery processes, functional restoration, and improved quality of life.
Conclusions:
- This analysis offers a synthesized understanding of recovery capital, clarifying its core components.
- Findings support the conceptual development and application of recovery capital in healthy aging, enhancing functional ability and social participation.
- Further research is recommended to operationalize and validate recovery capital in older adult populations.
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