Family Social Networks and Recovery From Severe Mental Illness of Clubhouse Members |
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| Authors: | David E. Biegel Francesca Pernice-Duca Ching-Wen Chang Chia-Ling Chung Meeyoung Oh Min Lori D'Angelo |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Case Western Reserve University , Cleveland , Ohio david.biegel@case.edu;3. Wayne State University , Detroit , Michigan;4. Case Western Reserve University , Cleveland , Ohio;5. Magnolia Clubhouse , Cleveland , Ohio |
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| Abstract: | This study examined the contribution of family social network variables to recovery among Clubhouse members. A random sample of 118 members from one Clubhouse was recruited for this cross-sectional study. Among all respondents, greater overall family support and better relationship quality with the most supportive network member were correlated with greater levels of recovery. Clubhouse members perceived higher quantity and quality of support and more criticalness from their most supportive network members, principally family members, compared to the rest of their family members. Longitudinal studies are needed to further investigate the relationship between family support and recovery. |
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| Keywords: | social network psychosocial Clubhouse social support severe mental illness |
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