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dalilgoo F, abdellahi A S, latifi Z. Analysis of Couples'Communication Experiences After a Spouse's Addiction Recovery (A Qualitative Study Focusing on the Experiences of Recovered Individuals in Congress 60). etiadpajohi 2025; 19 (75) :161-192
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Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Payam-e-Noor University, Tehran, Iran
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Objective: The present study aimed to analyze the communication experiences of couples after a spouse's addiction recovery, focusing on the experiences of individuals who have recovered through Congress 60. Method: This was a qualitative study based on needs-driven inductive thematic analysis. The study's population included all spouses of individuals who had recovered from substance dependence in the city of Isfahan. From this group, 17 participants were selected using a purposive sampling method. To gain insight into the couples' communication experiences after the spouse's recovery, a semi-structured and exploratory interview guide was used with the women to discuss the transformations experienced in their marital lives. Sampling continued until data saturation was reached. For data analysis, the data were first transcribed and coded, then analyzed using the inductive thematic analysis approach by Braun and Clarke. The MAXQDA software was used to organize the data obtained from the interviews. Results: After consolidating the initial codes, 15 organizing themes and 5 overarching themes were identified: reconstructed emotional communication, a sense of peace in communication resulting from financial stability, conventional daily interactions, calming sexual communication, and enjoyable recreational interactions. Conclusion: In general, according to the treatment method prevalent in the Human Revival Society (Congress 60), when the gradual process of changing the mental structure of individuals under treatment follows a multifaceted approach in alignment with their spouses as "co-travelers," it leads to enduring transformations and outcomes in the couples' relationships and their various interpersonal interactions. The analysis of these relationships indicates a redefinition of the spouse's role on the path to freedom from substance use.
Keywords: Addiction, Communication experiences, Spouses of recovered individuals, Congress 60, Qualitative study
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Received: 2024/08/19 | Accepted: 2025/09/3 | Published: 2025/10/6
Received: 2024/08/19 | Accepted: 2025/09/3 | Published: 2025/10/6
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