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The impact of early traumatic experiences on bariatric patients: a qualitative exploration of their "voices"Liebenberg, Hermanus Bernardus 07 1900 (has links)
This study aimed at exploring the impact of early traumatic experiences on bariatric patients with
the intent to give "voice" to their experiences. The impact of morbid obesity and the lack of
quality of life among those suffering from this form of chronic illness can be devastating.
Meaningful support systems and bariatric surgery are therefore considered as forced behavioural
interventions to remediate the impact of childhood trauma and subsequent development of
morbid obesity among this group of bariatric patients.
Through a process of social constructivism and dialogue between the researcher and the five
participants, the co-construction according to themes was supported by a qualitative research
approach and the case study method. For the analysis of the themes according to the
participants' "voices", the thematic content analysis method was used to analyse the data and
was finally linked to supportive literature.
It is hoped that the results from this study will contribute to the development of a unique
assessment and support programme to those who have to endure the burden of morbid obesity
associated with early childhood trauma; and that the process prior to and post bariatric surgery
will be an important contribution to finding quality of life and giving new meaning to patients after
suffering through their bodies and traumatised minds. / Psychology / D.Litt. et. Phil (Psychology)
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The Body image of middle adolescent girlsWilliams, Jennifer Gail 01 January 2002 (has links)
The prevalence of dieting is alarmingly high amongst adolescents in South Africa. Dieting behaviour, influenced by the promotion of the thin ideal, poses one of the main risks for eating disorders, which have serious physical, psychological and social consequences, including death.
Treatment of eating disorders is a costly, difficult and long-term process, therefore preventative measures have been advocated. One of the shortcomings of existing school-based primary intervention programmes has been the failure to bring about significant changes in body image, a key defining feature of eating disorders.
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a modified version of Rosen's body image programme with adolescents, with the view to exploring the idea of adding a body image component to existing preventative programmes. The modified version of Rosen's programme proved to be effective in improving the body image of mid-adolescents. / Educational Studies / M. Ed. (Psychology of Education, with specialisation in Guidance and Counselling)
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