The Relationship of Gender and Ethnicity to Employment Among Adults Residing in Communal-Living Recovery Homes

Abstract

This study examined employment and sources of income for different genders and ethnic groups residing in a substance abuse recovery homes called Oxford Houses. Men compared to women reported significantly higher mean income from employment as well as total income. African Americans compared to European Americans reported significantly more work in the past 30 days; however, the rate of pay between these two ethnic groups was not significantly different. Longer length of stay in Oxford House was related to higher incomes. Implications of these findings are discussed.

KEYWORDS:

• Oxford House
• substance abuse recovery
• economic factors
• human sex difference
• ethnic differences

Portions of this article reflected the masters thesis of the first author under the supervision of the second and third authors. The authors appreciate financial support from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (grant number DA13231).