Family Functioning and Readiness in Family Recovery From Addiction

Spencer D. BradshawDivision of Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies, Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Services, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USACorrespondence[email protected]

Sterling T. ShumwayDivision of Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies, Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Services, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA

Eugene W. WangDepartment of Educational Psychology and Leadership, College of Education, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA

Kitty S. HarrisDivision of Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies, Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Services, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA

Douglas B. SmithMarriage and Family Therapy Program, Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Services, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA

Heather Austin-RobillardMarriage and Family Therapy Program, Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Services, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA

ABSTRACT

Unhealthy family dynamics often develop in families where addiction is present and negatively impact individual and family health. Family members becoming ready to make personal changes might positively impact family functioning and improve family support. More research is needed to examine this relationship in family recovery. Using structural equation modeling, family member readiness to change and family functioning over time were examined. Readiness and family functioning were positively and reciprocally associated with each other across 2 assessment points. Gender was associated with initial readiness to change and family functioning. Individual readiness to change may enhance family functioning and promote recovery-oriented changes for each family member.

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