title: What Promotes Wisdom in 12-Step Recovery?
abstract: Research investigations on twelve-step groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) have addressed a number of resources associated with 12-step recovery. However, little is known about the role of wisdom, and whether aspects of 12-step participation might increase this resource among 12-step members. An exploratory analysis revealed that participants who reported having a "spiritual awakening" and considered themselves "members" of 12-step groups reported significantly higher levels of wisdom. Twelve-step meeting attendance was not significantly related to wisdom scores. Findings suggest certain aspects of 12-step involvement are associated with wisdom and may play a role in substance abuse recovery.
authors.affiliation: Center for Community Research, DePaul University.
authors.forename: Julia A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: DiGangi
authors.affiliation: Social Sciences Department, Harry S. Truman College.
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Majer
authors.affiliation: Center for Community Research, DePaul University.
authors.forename: Leslie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mendoza
authors.affiliation: Psychology Department, DePaul University.
authors.forename: Jocelyn R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Droege
authors.affiliation: Center for Community Research, DePaul University.
authors.forename: Leonard A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Jason
authors.affiliation: Center for Community Research, DePaul University.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Contreras
keywords: 12-step participation; Alcoholics Anonymous; Foundational Value Scale; Narcotics Anonymous; Oxford House; Twelve-Step Participation Questionnaire; wisdom