Dynamic Labeling Discernment: Contextual Importance of Self-identifiers for Individuals in Recovery

Austin M. Brown; J. M. McDaniel; V. H. Johnson; R. D. Ashford

doi:10.1080/07347324.2019.1642170

Dynamic Labeling Discernment: Contextual Importance of Self-identifiers for Individuals in Recovery

Austin M. Brown
, J. M. McDaniel
, V. H. Johnson
, R. D. Ashford

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Abstract

Recent studies associate identifiers, such as “alcoholic/addict”, with stigma, discrimination, and service deficits. Yet, little is known about why and how self-identifiers are chosen. This study analyzed qualitative responses from individuals (N = 42) in recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs) concerning their use of “alcoholic/addict” or “person with a SUD”. Evaluative structure and generative theories were developed via latent content analysis and grounded theory. Secondary analysis evidenced four thematic constructs: contextual significance, flexibility/rigidity, leveraging identity to counteract stigma, and indications of identity integration/disintegration. Some individuals indicated the contextual utility of certain identifiers, regardless of associated stigma and bias.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	215-230
Number of pages	16
Journal	Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly
Volume	38
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2019.1642170
State	Published - Apr 2 2020
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Substance use disorder
bias
recovery
self-identification
stigma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Medicine (miscellaneous)
Psychiatry and Mental health

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