Original research
par
Liahaugen Flensburg, Olivia, Torkel Richert & Marie Väfors Fritz
Date de publication
2022
Géographie
Sweden
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
The study aims to provide insight into the lives of parents to adult children with drug addiction. We focus on how the parents’ social life and interactions were affected by feelings of guilt and shame, and how they dealt with the stigma that often accompanies drug addiction.
Constatations/points à retenir
Three themes emerged (1) Experiences of guilt, shame, and courtesy stigma, (2) Impact on social life and relationships and, (3) Strategies to reduce guilt and shame. Guilt, shame, and courtesy stigma complicated and restricted the parents’ social interactions.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
32 semi-structured interviews
Mots clés
Parents/caregivers
Stigma
