Protocol - Happiness With Recovery
Description
The Happiness with Recovery Questionnaire includes one question rated on a scale from 0 (strongly disagree) to 10 (strongly agree).
Specific Instructions
Researchers should inquire how participants identify (e.g., “attempting to resolve a problem” “resolved a problem”) and use that terminology. Specifically, the original statement, “I am happy with my recovery” could be modified to say, “‘I am happy with my attempt to resolve a problem with alcohol or other drugs.”
Protocols may include terms and language that could be triggering to respondents. Investigators are encouraged to have resources in place to help respondents cope with triggers as needed.
Terminology related to substances, substance use, and recovery is fluid. Updates in protocol language may be appropriate based on circumstance. Suggestions for revision have been offered to update answer responses or other components of the questionnaires to account for the constantly changing landscape. These suggestions have not been tested or validated in research studies but may be considered by investigators to enhance relevance.
Availability
This protocol is freely available; permission not required for use.
Protocol
Happiness With Recovery Questionnaire
In general, I am happy with my recovery. 0 = strongly disagree to 10 = strongly agree
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10[ ]strongly agree
Personnel and Training Required
None
Equipment Needs
None
Requirements
| Requirement Category | Required |
|---|---|
| Major equipment | No |
| Specialized training | No |
| Specialized requirements for biospecimen collection | No |
| Average time of greater than 15 minutes in an unaffected individual | No |
Mode of Administration
Self-administered questionnaire
Lifestage
Adult
Participants
Adults ages 18 and older with alcohol as primary addiction
Selection Rationale
This single item from the Happiness with Recovery Questionnaire was compared to similar items and selected because it has been shown to be predictive of abstinence and treatment retention.
Language
English
Standards
| Standard | Name | ID | Source |
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Derived Variables
None
Process and Review
Not Applicable
Protocol Name from Source
Happiness with Recovery Questionnaire
Source
Krentzman, A. R., Zemore, S. E., & Bowen, E. A. (2024). Happiness with recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders predicts abstinence and treatment retention. Minneapolis, MN: University Digital Conservancy, University of Minnesota. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/11299/265289
General References
Kelly. J. F., Greene, M. C., & Bergman, B. G. (2018). Beyond abstinence: Changes in indices of quality of life with time in recovery in a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults. Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research, 42(4), 770-780. doi:10.1111/acer.13604
Protocol ID
590702
Variables
Export Variables| Variable Name | Variable ID | Variable Description | dbGaP Mapping |
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Measure Name
Satisfaction with Treatment and Recovery Support Services
Release Date
January 30, 2025
Definition
This is a measure of satisfaction with recovery and three services: psychosocial treatment, pharmacological treatment, and recovery support services. It is useful for measuring the utility of services from a person’s own perspective in addressing the needs of individuals in reducing substance use disorder-specific and related distress and suffering.
Purpose
The purpose of this measure is to ensure that treatment and recovery services address the needs of individuals in reducing distress and suffering due to substance use disorders.
Keywords
substance use disorder, SUD, mental health services, psychiatry, social relationship, loneliness, coping, depression, polysubstance use, psychosocial, relapse, substance use, recovery, addiction
Measure Protocols
| Protocol ID | Protocol Name |
|---|---|
| 590701 | Client Satisfaction |
| 590702 | Happiness With Recovery |