Using Social Construction Theory as a Foundation for Macro-Level Interventions in Communities Impacted by HIV and Addictions

Authors

David Allen Patterson, State University of New York, University at Buffalo
Robert H. Keefe, State University of New York, University at Buffalo

Keywords

HIV/AIDS, alcohol and other drug addictions, Social Construction Theory, macro practice

Abstract

Many professionals working with people living with HIV and alcohol and other drug addictions rely heavily on micro and mezzo-level interventions. The authors argue that although these approaches are effective for helping people living with some social problems they are too narrow for working effectively with HIV-positive and alcohol and other drug-addicted individuals. The authors use social construction theory to analyze the social problems of HIV/AIDS and addictions and make recommendations for macro-level interventions that may help curtail the dual problems of HIV and addictions.

Recommended Citation

Patterson, David Allen and Keefe, Robert H. (2008) "Using Social Construction Theory as a Foundation for Macro-Level Interventions in Communities Impacted by HIV and Addictions," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 35: Iss. 2, Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.3334
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol35/iss2/7