Exploring social connectedness, isolation, support, and recovery factors among women seeking substance use treatment

Abstract

This cross-sectional study examined the relationship between social variables, recovery orientation, and recovery capital among a sample of n = 30 women actively seeking substance use disorder treatment at a community-based facility in the Midwest United States. Results indicated a positive association between social connectedness, abstinence recovery orientation (p =.048) and social isolation (p =.010). Social isolation was positively associated with abstinence recovery orientation (p =.004) and negatively related to recovery capital (p =.003). Social support was positively correlated with positive expectancy (p =.030) and recovery capital (p =.033). Further, moderate/high alcohol use was related to lower normal living scores (t(28) = 3.10, p =.004), lower recovery capital scores (t(28) = 4.15, p