This psychobiography is focused on the life of Glenda Watson-Kahlenberg, whose life history epitomises the redemptive theme of triumph over tragedy. A phenomenological approach to the study allowed the researcher to observe the participant‟s lived experience through the theoretical lens of Frankl‟s conceptualization of a meaningful and full existence. A holistic perspective of factors contributing to redemption was accommodated by the Biopsychosocial-spiritual Model. The aim of this longitudinal revelatory study was to illuminate the process of redemption in a life, which leads to restoration and wholeness. This study breaks with traditional psychobiography – in that a life in progress has been selected; and personality development is not the key focus. This psychobiographical undertaking was anchored in qualitative research in the form of a single case study. Four types of triangulation were utilized, namely: data, investigators, theory and methodological triangulation. In addition, Alexander‟s identifiers of saliency, Miles and Huberman‟s data-management guidelines, Schultz‟s prototypical scenes, and Guba‟s criteria for trustworthiness, guided the methodology to ensure reliable data extraction and interpretation. The present researcher was in search of a deeper understanding of the enabling factors facilitating a restorative process in a life that was challenged by setbacks. Given the increasing pressures facing individuals in this modern era, the redemptive theme holds particular relevance, and was graphically demonstrated in the life of the participant who experienced trauma, widowhood, divorce, single parenthood, and a spate of medical and psychological setbacks. The findings suggest that the mental health clinician‟s utilisation of Frankl‟s conceptualisation of meaning in the most challenging circumstances, proffers itself as an all-purpose life-tool which enables individuals to overcome their challenges. The study demonstrated that gaining meaning in life is inextricably tied to an implicit legacy-oriented worldview. Of significance, is the role of forgiveness which emerged as the central redemptive catalyst. In this study, the resolution of past hurts through forgiveness, and the search for meaning, merge, forming an arterial theme in the life story of the participant. The dual impact of these factors not only reversed contaminated life-scripts, it also birthed a new calling in life which set the participant on a generative life course. The findings related to a redemptive life not only confirms existing theory, but also adds perspectives not previously considered. In addition, the findings related to the role of forgiveness has positive implications for the individual‟s physical and psychological wellbeing. Greater intentionality on the part of therapists to thread forgiveness into their practice, remains invitational in the light of the eugraphic impact demonstrated in this study.

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Submitted by Filipe dos Santos (fsantos@pucsp.br) on 2017-10-04T11:04:25Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Érika Perina Motoyama.pdf: 1039414 bytes, checksum: 9f2a2a4ea1e2d5ec140f2a3655f02c11 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-10-04T11:04:25Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Érika Perina Motoyama.pdf: 1039414 bytes, checksum: 9f2a2a4ea1e2d5ec140f2a3655f02c11 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-09-19 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / Taking care of the dead destination is part of the human nature, being the grave a memory monument adopted by many families across several generations. Grave violation has been considered a crime in Brazil since 1851, thus, besides the material loss, there is also a symbolic offense. This phenomenon has been poorly studied by both psychology and other areas of science. The aim of this study was to learn about the construction of meaning attributed by the relatives facing grave violation. This is a multiple case study involving five residents of the metropolitan area in São Paulo, who went through semi-structured interviews and construction of genogram in order to map the members of the family buried in the graves. The data collected was assessed individually using thematic analysis technique and later discussed with integrated approach. In each case studied, particular issues were addressed, such as: grave as a material possession; violence in the cemetery space; emotional impact caused by grave violation; cemetery ambiguous role; loss of funeral customs; death taboo; grave as a place of affection and memories, banalisation of violation as a crime; appreciation of family tradition; grave as a place of memory and respect; cemetery as an irrelevant place; importance of the relationship during the life. This way, the links established, added to the cultural, religious and family aspects, have influence in the meaning conveyed to the grave and, consequently, in the relationship established with it. It was possible to identify that the time gap between the grave violation and the participation in the interview was not significant / Cuidar do destino dos mortos é algo próprio do ser humano, sendo o túmulo um monumento de memória adotado por muitas famílias, por diversas gerações. A violação de túmulo é considerada crime no Brasil desde 1851, sendo que, para além do prejuízo material, há também um ataque ao simbólico. Trata-se de um fenômeno pouco estudado pela psicologia e por outras áreas das ciências. O objetivo deste trabalho foi conhecer a construção de significado do familiar diante da violação de túmulo. Trata-se de um estudo de caso múltiplo com cinco moradores da região metropolitana de São Paulo, tendo sido realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas e construção de genograma a fim de mapear os familiares sepultados no túmulo. Os dados coletados foram avaliados individualmente a partir da técnica de análise temática e posteriormente discutidos de maneira integrada. Em cada estudo de caso foram encontrados temas particulares, como: túmulo como bem material; violência no espaço cemiterial; impacto emocional da violação do túmulo; função ambígua do cemitério; perda dos costumes fúnebres; tabu da morte; túmulo como local de afetos e memórias; banalização da violação como crime; valorização da tradição familiar; túmulo como local de memória e respeito; cemitério como local dispensável; importância do vínculo em vida. Assim, os vínculos constituídos, somados aos fatores culturais, religiosos e familiares influenciam o significado atribuído ao túmulo e consequente na relação estabelecida com ele. Foi possível identificar que o tempo decorrido entre a violação do túmulo e a participação na entrevista não se mostrou significativo

Thesis (M.A.)--York University, 2003. Graduate Programme in Psychology. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 93-101). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/yorku/fullcit?pMQ86319

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Thesis (M.S.W.)--Smith College School for Social Work, Northampton, Mass., 2007 / Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment for the degree of Master of Social Work. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 62-64).

Thesis (M. Ed.(Opvoedkundige sielkunde))-Universiteit van Pretoria, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 124-133) Available on the Internet via the World Wide Web.

Thesis (M. Ed.(Educational psychology))-University of Pretoria, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 109-119) Available on the Internet via the World Wide Web.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of North Texas, Aug., 2007. / Title from title page display. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Psy. D.)--Wheaton College Graduate School, 2004. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 37-48).