Successful Membership of AA
Assessing sobriety and successful membership of Alcoholics Anonymous
The goal of this study was to identify appropriate measures of successful membership of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and to investigate membership patterns and perceptions of sobriety across sociodemographic categories of AA membership.
The study uses a cross-sectional survey design, and participants (n=77) were community-based members of nine individual AA groups. All data were collected using a self-completion questionnaire, which included open-ended and closed questions on understanding of successful AA membership, meeting attendance, 12-stepping activity, and length of membership.
The following results of the study were seen:
- association of successful AA membership with sobriety as well as
- longevity of membership,
- attendance at AA meetings, and
- commitment to 12-step work
Research report; Gabhainn, S.N. Assessing sobriety and successful membership of Alcoholics Anonymous. Journal of Substance Use, 8(1):55-61, 2003.
Brief-TSF is designed to encourage these elements.
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