September 18, 2025Journal of Health Care ChaplaincyOpen Access

Operationalizing spirituality in addiction recovery: Insights from Alcoholics Anonymous

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RTRichard V. ThompsonThe Ohio State University ALAshley L. LandersThe Ohio State University TGTom GregoireThe Ohio State University

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Qualitative content analysis highlights the operational model of spirituality and its application in Alcoholics Anonymous, suggesting pathways for recovery.

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Findings show a transition from maladaptive coping strategies to adaptive orientations in recovery narratives.
The study emphasizes authentic connections and consistent spiritual experiences as key in addiction recovery.
The operational framework aids chaplains in providing effective spiritual care for individuals facing addiction.
Using qualitative content analysis, the research links spiritual drives in AA texts to key recovery themes.

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Thompson et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d462ca31b076d99fa622a6 https://doi.org/10.1080/08854726.2025.2542088

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Qualitative content analysis highlights the operational model of spirituality and its application in Alcoholics Anonymous, suggesting pathways for recovery.

Operationalizing spirituality in addiction recovery: Insights from Alcoholics Anonymous

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Operationalizing spirituality in addiction recovery: Insights from Alcoholics Anonymous

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