Table of Contents
- 1 What does anonymity mean in Alcoholics Anonymous?
- 2 What is AA’s primary purpose?
- 3 How will the confidentiality and privacy of participants be maintained?
- 4 How do you protect anonymity and confidentiality?
- 5 What type of group is Alcoholics Anonymous?
- 6 Why is it important to be anonymous when talking about alcoholism?
- 7 Why is the AA fellowship anonymous?
What does anonymity mean in Alcoholics Anonymous?
– The condition of being anonymous. – Lack of outstanding, individual, or unusual features; impersonality. Alcoholics Anonymous Tradition 12. “Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities” (Short form)
How do you practice anonymity?
Are vigilant not to break their anonymity when posting, texting, or blogging, and very careful not to inadvertently break the anonymity of others. When speaking as A.A. members at non-A.A. meetings, usually use first names only. Maintain personal anonymity in articles and autobiographies.
What is AA’s primary purpose?
A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. All rights reserved. This Is A.A.
Is Alcoholics anonymous public or private?
When we post, text, or blog, we should assume that we are publishing at the public level. When we break our anonymity in these forums, we may inadvertently break the anonymity of others. From its earliest days, A.A. has promised personal anonymity to all who attend its meetings.
How will the confidentiality and privacy of participants be maintained?
There are two main ways to ensure that the privacy of participants is being respected: (1) by conducting anonymous research, and (2) by conducting confidential research.
How do you maintain anonymity?
Here are the 22 steps you need to take to be anonymous online.
- Use an encrypted messaging app.
- Use an encrypted browser.
- Use a VPN.
- Use secure email services.
- Use a temporary email.
- Use encrypted storage.
- Don’t post PII.
- Check app permissions.
How do you protect anonymity and confidentiality?
Researchers employ a number of methods to keep their subjects’ identity confidential. Foremost, they keep their records secure through the use of password protected files, encryption when sending information over the internet, and even old-fashioned locked doors and drawers.
What does singleness of purpose mean in Alcoholics Anonymous?
A.A. Singleness of Purpose An A.A. group, as such, cannot take on all the personal problems of its members, let alone the problems of the whole world.
What type of group is Alcoholics Anonymous?
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
How does AA protect the anonymity of other AA members?
Each A.A. member decides if and when to share aspects of his or her recovery, and with whom. Accordingly, it is hoped that family members and other friends of A.A. members protect the anonymity of their loved ones who are in A.A., and that they protect the anonymity of other A.A. members whom they may meet.
Why is it important to be anonymous when talking about alcoholism?
Although the stigma has lessened to some degree, most newcomers still find admission of their alcoholism so painful that it is possible only in a protected environment. Anonymity is essential for this atmosphere of trust and openness.
Why is AA so confidential?
The social stigma of alcoholism was great, and those early A.A. members recognized that a firm assurance of confidentiality was imperative if they were to succeed in attracting and helping other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Over the years, anonymity has proved one of the greatest gifts that A.A. offers the suffering alcoholic.
Why is the AA fellowship anonymous?
In stressing the equality of all A.A. members — and unity in the common bond of their recovery from alcoholism — anonymity serves as the spiritual foundation of the Fellowship. Back in 1946, Bill W., our co-founder, wrote: “The word ‘anonymous’ has for us an immense spiritual significance.