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)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/2426 |
| Date | 07 1900 |
| Creators | Liebenberg, Hermanus Bernardus |
| Contributors | Papaikonomou, M. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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