Date of Award
6-2020
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
First Reader/Committee Chair
Armando Barragán, PhD, MSW
Abstract
This study focused on individuals who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition and are currently engaged in mental health services in the local community. The research question was to determine if a correlation exists between individuals who participate in recovery-oriented services and the rate of engagement to psychiatric services. The research was a descriptive study design. The data gathered was quantitative as it is based on survey data which was selected using snowball sampling. The researchers reviewed 72 surveys administered to mental health professionals at outpatient mental health clinics throughout Southern California. Using the Pearson coefficient test, the study found a strong correlation between individuals who participate in recovery-oriented services and the rate of engagement to psychiatric services, r = .59, n = 69, p =.00. The study can impact social work because the findings of the study may be key to assist social workers and social service agencies within the community to identify potential barriers that may contribute to disengagement of mental health services.
Recommended Citation
Arzola, Graciela and Beas, Mayra, "RECOVERY ORIENTED SERVICES AND ENGAGEMENT IN PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES" (2020). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 1057.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1057