Methodology for the Observation of Hidden Behaviours in Addiction / Casimiro Balsa, Cláudia Urbano, and Clara Vital ; translated by Alison Roberts.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Balsa, Casimiro, 1946- author.

Urbano, Cláudia, author.

Vital, Clara, author.

Contributor:

Roberts, Alison, translator.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Addicts--Rehabilitation.

Addicts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (295 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne, England : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, [2023]

Summary:

This book tackles the paradox that is the observation of hidden behaviours. Concerning the use of substances, such as alcohol and other drugs, which are prohibited, condemned, or censored by various instruments of control (legal, medical, moral...), these behaviours tend to be kept secret from significant others. Under what conditions could they be revealed to an unknown inquirer? The book discusses these conditions and the ways, and their limits, to ensure the validity and the reliability of the data collected and to analyse and interpret them. It serves as an instrument of reflection for researchers and a source of support for decision makers faced with researching and intervening in harmful drug use.

Contents:

Intro

Table of Contents

Index of Figures

Index of Tables

General introduction

Part I

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Part II

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Part III

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Part IV

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Bibliographical References.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Print version: Balsa, Casimiro Methodology for the Observation of Hidden Behaviours in Addiction

ISBN:

1-5275-3193-7