Purpose: This study to provide the basic data necessary for developing support policies and intervention programs through an in-depth and integrated exploration of the experiences in the of recovery and social adaptation through therapeutic community of male homeless alcohol dependents. Methods: Data were collected from two participants through an in-depth interviews and were analyzed the life history research suggested by Mandelbaum (1973). This analysis was conducted the perspectives of the life domain, turning point, and adaptation, which are three structured analysis frameworks, beyond the continuity of chronological life history. Results: The results were the dimensions of life that led to alcoholism, turning point where life changed, and adaptation to live for self-realization with new life values while maintaining sobriety. Its content includes the adaptation process. Conclusion: Follow-up studies and activities for an integrated support policy and intervention program should be conducted by reflecting on the problems and intervention strategies raised above.

서 론
    1. 연구의 필요성
    2. 연구목적
연 구 방 법
    1. 연구설계
    2. 연구참여자
    3. 자료수집
    4. 윤리적 고려
    5. 자료분석
    6. 연구의 엄밀성 확보
    7. 연구자의 준비
연 구 결 과
    1. 연구참여자의 생애사 재구성
    2. 생애사 자료분석 결과
논 의
결 론 및 제 언
REFERENCES

• 강성례(가톨릭꽃동네대학교 간호학과 교수) | Kang, Sung Ye (Department of Nursing, Catholic Kkottongnae University, Cheongju, Korea) Corresponding author