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Family Connections

This is a research study to learn about how mothers in recovery from addiction define, recognize, and foster emotions that connect their children to others such as gratitude, generosity, and love. People enrolled in the study will meet with a study team member in groups of 3-5 to complete an online survey and focus group interview asking for your opinions about these issues. The group meeting will take place at or near a treatment or recovery center and take about 90-minutes. Meetings can be in-person or virtual.

Age & Gender

  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Female, Gender Inclusive

Location

District of Columbia (Washington DC), North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

People enrolled in the study will meet with a study team member in groups of 3-5 to complete an online survey and focus group interview asking for your opinions about these issues. The group meeting will take place at or near a treatment or recovery center and take about 90-minutes. Meetings may be in-person or virtual.

Incentives

$30 gift card

Total length of participation:
one 90-minute session

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

  • experiened addiction or diagnosed with a substance use disorder
  • 30 days in recovery
  • have child aged 6-12

Not eligible if:

  • you are not comfortable speaking in groups

Contact the Team

Visit Location

100% Remote (online, phone, text)

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Andrea Hussong
Psychology and Neuroscience

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Observational

Study Topics

Parents of Children
Substance Use (tobacco, alcohol, opioids, etc)
Women's Health

IRB Number

23-0888

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