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A Thematic Analysis of Substance-Abusing Mothers’ and Their Children’s Discussions during Family Therapy

Brakenhoff, Brittany R.
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2457-0510
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1353993000

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2012, Master of Science, Ohio State University, Human Ecology: Human Development and Family Science.
Substance abusing mothers and their children are a vulnerable, understudied, and underserved population. Mothers and their children are more likely to experience a range of social, behavioral, and psychological difficulties. Despite the significant challenges faced by these families, little is known about their experiences in treatment. The current study utilized thematic analysis to identify common themes that arose in three substance abusing mothers and their children’s discussion during family therapy. An ecological framework was used to classify themes. Themes related to each level of the families’ ecological systems were identified. Several themes related to the mothers and their children’s relational and emotional needs. Based on these findings, implications for clinicians working with these families are discussed and suggestions for future research are offered.
Natasha Slesnick, PhD (Advisor)
Amy Bonomi, PhD (Committee Member)
Families and Family Life
family therapy; substance abuse; children of substance abusing mothers

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  • Brakenhoff, B. R. (2012). A Thematic Analysis of Substance-Abusing Mothers’ and Their Children’s Discussions during Family Therapy [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1353993000

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Brakenhoff, Brittany. A Thematic Analysis of Substance-Abusing Mothers’ and Their Children’s Discussions during Family Therapy. 2012. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1353993000.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Brakenhoff, Brittany. "A Thematic Analysis of Substance-Abusing Mothers’ and Their Children’s Discussions during Family Therapy." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1353993000

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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