This review aimed to systematize empirical research from 2010 to present on the thematic analysis of recovery coach in addiction recovery. Specifically, this study explored two major themes: (1) the effectiveness of the recovery coach and (2) the role of peer support. To achieve these goals, a systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted, and a simple thematic analysis approach was utilized that was discussed by previous research on similar topics on Scopus, ProQuest, PubMed, and Google Scholar throughout August 2024 to observe current evidence. A SLR of 20 relevant studies thoroughly proved that those themes are updated in recovery coaching. Some themes and future directions are also discussed.
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Amat, M. I., & Johari, K. S. K. (2024). The Systematic Literature Review of Recovery Coaching in Addiction Recovery. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14(8), 2453–2473.
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