The rationale for my research
Guided by my lived experience and the direction that has given me, my research centers on issues of addiction and recovery. In particular, I’m engaged in a long-term project of filling in a gap in the current literature by using more empirical, or evidence-based methods, particularly as pertains to the ongoing opioid epidemic, as well as long-term recovery outcomes and the role of the family with respect to the recovery process.
Within this broad endeavor, I am especially focused on the experiences of individuals within minority and underserved communities in dealing with addiction and recovery. My aim is to reach those who have traditionally been left behind, and secure a fuller understanding of their experience. The larger goal is to help as many people as possible.
Select publications
Witte, T., Amick, M., & Smith, J. (2022). Recovery Identity and Psychosocial-Spiritual Health: A Survey of Individuals in Remission From Substance Use Disorders. Journal of Drug Issues. https://doi-org.ezproxy2.library.drexel.edu/10.1177/00220426221133039
Fife, S. T., D’Aniello, C., Eggleston, D., Smith, J., & Sanders, D. (2022). Refining the Meta-Theory of Common Factors in Couple and Family Therapy: a Deductive Qualitative Analysis Study. Contemporary Family Therapy, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10591-022-09648-3
Hayes, N.D., Bradshaw, S.D., Mullet, N., Smith, J.A., Shumway, S.S. (2019). Exploring family member influence on change in addiction treatment, a dyadic analysis. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly 37(3), 377-395. https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2018.1534534
Smith, J.A., Hayes, N.D., Jordan, S.M. (2019). Systemic integration of IFS therapy and 12-step facilitation for substance use: A theoretical discussion. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 37(1), 60-74. https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2018.1502032
Minaiy, C., Soloski, K., Smith, J.A. (2018). Differential effects of depression and weight perception across racial groups. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, 30(4), 214-236. https://doi.org/10.1080/08952833.2018.1460065
Smith, J.A., Franklin, S., Asikis, C., Knudsen, S., Woodruff, A., Kimball, T. (2018). Social support and gender as correlates of relapse risk in collegiate recovery programs. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 36(3), 354-365. https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2018.1437372
