The influence of professional identity on perceptions of substance use harm reduction among professional counselors

Harm reduction (HR) approaches to substance use show promising efficacy, but limited research exists exploring professional counselors’ perceptions of HR. An online survey gathered data from 395 substance use providers, including 128 professional counselors. In measuring HR acceptance, t-tests compa...

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1. VerfasserIn: Jordan, Justin R. (VerfasserIn)
Beteiligte: Welfare, Laura E. ; Fullen, Matthew C.
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2023
In: Journal of addictions & offender counseling
Jahr: 2023, Band: 44, Heft: 2, Seiten: 113-131
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Substance Use
Social Justice
Harm Reduction
Empathy
counselor professional identity
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Zusammenfassung:Harm reduction (HR) approaches to substance use show promising efficacy, but limited research exists exploring professional counselors’ perceptions of HR. An online survey gathered data from 395 substance use providers, including 128 professional counselors. In measuring HR acceptance, t-tests compared this sample to prior samples, an analysis of variance compared counselors to other providers, and multiple regression explored the influence of counselor identity factors. Empathic responsiveness and positive social justice attitudes were predictors of HR acceptance. Counselors’ perceptions of HR were similar to other providers. Results indicated that counselor identity influences HR perceptions, with implications for practice and training considered.
ISSN:2161-1874
DOI:10.1002/jaoc.12121