A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE EXPERIENCES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE PEER RECOVERY COACHES CAREER MOTIVATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

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Hymes, A. (2015). A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE EXPERIENCES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE PEER RECOVERY COACHES CAREER MOTIVATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES. Unc Charlotte Electronic Theses And Dissertations.
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Abstract

This dissertation examined the experiences leading to working as a Substance Abuse Peer Recovery Coach and experiences while working as a Substance Abuse Peer Recovery Coach. This study utilized a phenomenological approach to analyze Peer Recovery Coach interviews conducted face-to-face or via telephone. The primary researcher and independent coder compared extracted statements and placed them into categories, clusters of themes, and themes during data analysis. The essence of the participants’ experiences was presented through narration. The results of this study indicated (a) a desire to give back and instill hope, (b) encouragement from someone within the recovery community, (c) an improved career outlook, and (d) job stability and the inclusion of benefits were factors in leading to working as a Peer Recovery Coach. Experiences while working as a Peer Recovery Coach included both professional and personal accounts. Professional experiences included: (a) serving as an agent bridging the gap, (b) adjusting to the Peer Recovery Coach role, (c) duality of role and identity, (d) the workplace environment, and (e) pursuing a professional career. Personal experiences included: (a) personal growth and contribution to recovery, (b) validation of change, and (c) belief in belonging.

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Author

Hymes, Aaron

Title

A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE EXPERIENCES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE PEER RECOVERY COACHES CAREER MOTIVATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

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Date

2015

Degree Granting Institution

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Abstract

This dissertation examined the experiences leading to working as a Substance Abuse Peer Recovery Coach and experiences while working as a Substance Abuse Peer Recovery Coach. This study utilized a phenomenological approach to analyze Peer Recovery Coach interviews conducted face-to-face or via telephone. The primary researcher and independent coder compared extracted statements and placed them into categories, clusters of themes, and themes during data analysis. The essence of the participants’ experiences was presented through narration. The results of this study indicated (a) a desire to give back and instill hope, (b) encouragement from someone within the recovery community, (c) an improved career outlook, and (d) job stability and the inclusion of benefits were factors in leading to working as a Peer Recovery Coach. Experiences while working as a Peer Recovery Coach included both professional and personal accounts. Professional experiences included: (a) serving as an agent bridging the gap, (b) adjusting to the Peer Recovery Coach role, (c) duality of role and identity, (d) the workplace environment, and (e) pursuing a professional career. Personal experiences included: (a) personal growth and contribution to recovery, (b) validation of change, and (c) belief in belonging.

Genre

doctoral dissertations

Subjects--Topics

Counseling psychology

Degree

Ph.D.

Keywords

Addictions
Peer Support Services
Recovery Coach
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse Peer Recovery Coach
Substance Abuse Treatment

Subject Area

Counseling

Advisor(s)

Culbreth, John

Committee Members

Harris, Henry
Gutierrez, Daniel
Lim, Jae Hoon
McCloud, Sean

Degree Note

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2015.

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