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1	The different voices of chronic illness Viviers, Linde Juana 30 November 2005 (has links) This study aimed at exploring chronic illness from both the perspectives of the patient, living with the illness and the professional, treating the illness. The epistemological framework is social constructionism. Qualitative research was selected as the research approach. Three in-depth interviews with three patients, suffering with a chronic illness were conducted, as well as three interviews with professionals, who had experience with patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses. Thematic analysis was the method used for the analysis of data. The stories of the participants were reconstructed in terms of themes. A comparative analysis for both participants groups was done, and linked to the relevant literature This study created an understanding of the complexity of chronic illness. The themes identified, highlighted the importance of the patient-professional relationship, specifically in the context of chronic illness. / Psychology / M.A. (Clinical Psychology) Thematic analysis Social constructionism Qualitative research Purposeful sampling Postmodernism Patient-professional relationship Professional's perspective Patient's perspective Multiple 'voices' Medical model Healthcare Chronic illness 616.044019 Chronic disease -- Psychological aspects Social adjustment Adjustment (Psychology) Patients Sick -- Psychology Chronically ill -- Care Interpersonal communication Sick -- Case studies Physician and patient Nurse and patient Medical care
2	Life stories of anxious people Stanton, Mari Isabell 30 June 2005 (has links) This study was aimed at giving a voice to two people, constructed as anxious. The epistemological framework is social constructionism. Two in-depth interviews with individuals who constructed themselves, or accepted the constructions of others of themselves as anxious, were done. The 'case study approach' was chosen as most suitable method to gain access to the information. 'Thematic content analysis' was the method of analysis. The life stories of participants were reconstructed in terms of themes. Recurring themes in these life stories were elucidated and linked with the literature. This study allowed valuable and rich information about the life stories of two anxious people to emerge. Amongst the identified themes, 'sensitivity' and the need for 'authenticity' were identified as particularly important areas for clinical practice and future research. Lay people wishing to gain a better understanding of either their own or their loved one's anxiety could also benefit from this study. / Psychology / M.A. (Clinical Psychology) Thematic content analysis Social constructionism Anxiety Authentic self Case study Constructivism Emotional connection Emotional independence Emotional responsibility Epistemology Isolation Life stories Modernism Postmodernism Purposeful sampling Qualitative research Research methodology Sensitivity 616.8914 Social isolation Emotional intelligence Social constructionism Constructivism (Psychology) Postmodernism Narrative therapy Anxiety
3	The theory of thwarted belongingness and its relation to youth violence Erasmus, Helena Catharina 01 1900 (has links) The thesis titled “The theory of thwarted belongingness and its relation to youth violence” presents the findings of a qualitative study that focussed on late adolescents who have committed physical assault and who were referred to a diversion programme by a court. The study followed a grounded theory methodology approach for which convenience sampling, purposeful sampling and theoretical sampling were used to obtain participants. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and the data were analysed through constant comparative analysis. From the analysis the theory on thwarted belongingness emerged that explains how the adolescents attempt to negotiate a sense of belonging. The theory further explains how failed negotiations are dealt with and when one could expect violent behaviour to occur. In general, the current research study creates awareness of the psychological non-shared environment and its potential role in the development of behaviour. Future research should be focussed on the saturation of categories and dimensions that have not been fully saturated in the current study and to test the theory of thwarted belongingness since it is a newly generated theoretical stance that needs to be validated. / Psychology / Ph. D. (Psychology) Adverse experiences Assault Constant comparative analysis Convenience sampling Failed negotiations Grounded theory methodology Late adolescents Main concern Negotiating belongingness Purposeful sampling Semi-structure interviews Theoretical sampling Thwarted belongingness Youth violence 303.60835 Youth and violence Violence -- Prevention Violence in adolescence
4	Life stories of anxious people Stanton, Mari Isabell 30 June 2005 (has links) This study was aimed at giving a voice to two people, constructed as anxious. The epistemological framework is social constructionism. Two in-depth interviews with individuals who constructed themselves, or accepted the constructions of others of themselves as anxious, were done. The 'case study approach' was chosen as most suitable method to gain access to the information. 'Thematic content analysis' was the method of analysis. The life stories of participants were reconstructed in terms of themes. Recurring themes in these life stories were elucidated and linked with the literature. This study allowed valuable and rich information about the life stories of two anxious people to emerge. Amongst the identified themes, 'sensitivity' and the need for 'authenticity' were identified as particularly important areas for clinical practice and future research. Lay people wishing to gain a better understanding of either their own or their loved one's anxiety could also benefit from this study. / Psychology / M.A. (Clinical Psychology) Thematic content analysis Social constructionism Anxiety Authentic self Case study Constructivism Emotional connection Emotional independence Emotional responsibility Epistemology Isolation Life stories Modernism Postmodernism Purposeful sampling Qualitative research Research methodology Sensitivity 616.8914 Social isolation Emotional intelligence Social constructionism Constructivism (Psychology) Postmodernism Narrative therapy Anxiety
5	The different voices of chronic illness Viviers, Linde Juana 30 November 2005 (has links) This study aimed at exploring chronic illness from both the perspectives of the patient, living with the illness and the professional, treating the illness. The epistemological framework is social constructionism. Qualitative research was selected as the research approach. Three in-depth interviews with three patients, suffering with a chronic illness were conducted, as well as three interviews with professionals, who had experience with patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses. Thematic analysis was the method used for the analysis of data. The stories of the participants were reconstructed in terms of themes. A comparative analysis for both participants groups was done, and linked to the relevant literature This study created an understanding of the complexity of chronic illness. The themes identified, highlighted the importance of the patient-professional relationship, specifically in the context of chronic illness. / Psychology / M.A. (Clinical Psychology) Thematic analysis Social constructionism Qualitative research Purposeful sampling Postmodernism Patient-professional relationship Professional's perspective Patient's perspective Multiple 'voices' Medical model Healthcare Chronic illness 616.044019 Chronic disease -- Psychological aspects Social adjustment Adjustment (Psychology) Patients Sick -- Psychology Chronically ill -- Care Interpersonal communication Sick -- Case studies Physician and patient Nurse and patient Medical care

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