Dimensions and predictions of professional involvement in self-help groups: A view from within

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Abstract

This article focuses on an analysis of how members of self-help groups perceived professional involvement and what they defined as the dimensions of such involvement. Models to predict these identified dimensions are also suggested. The instrument developed for the study consisted of two parts: (1) demographic question and (2) 12 statements concerning self-help group members' attitudes toward professional involvement. Based on responses from 183 members of self-help groups, three categories were identified according to their main focus: groups dealing with health issues, groups dealing with alternative lifestyles, and groups based on the 12-step model. Analysis yielded two conceptually different constructs influencing group members' attitudes: collaboration and duality.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)95-103
Number of pages9
JournalHealth and Social Work
Volume27
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2002

Keywords

  • Group members' perspective
  • Professional involvement
  • Self-help groups

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health(social science)

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