Family Social Networks and Recovery From Severe Mental Illness of Clubhouse Members

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.

KEYWORDS:

• social network
• psychosocial Clubhouse
• social support
• severe mental illness

Acknowledgments

This research was supported by grants from the Cleveland Foundation (L2010-0286) and Woodruff Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.

Notes

*p ≤ .05. **p ≤ .01. ***p ≤ .001.

Note. Functioning = psychosocial functioning.

*p ≤ .05. **p ≤ .01. ***p ≤ .001.