This study explored the experiences of members of an OCD support group, utilising a
qualitative design, social constructionist approach, and a systemic framework.
Participants were obtained through purposive sampling; data was collected via faceto-
face semi-structured interviews with four participants. It emerged that these
participants attended two OCD support groups (initial support group and sub-support
group). The participants’ experiences were analysed using thematic analysis. Major
findings: the participants’ motivation to attend both support groups was to reduce
their OCD symptoms and improve functioning. The initial support group was a
professional-led psychoeducational support group while the sub-support group was a
self-help psychotherapeutic group. The groups also complemented each other with
information from the initial support group being implemented in the sub-support
group. The participants reported to have benefitted from participation in both support
groups as their OCD symptoms reduced and their daily functioning improved.
Recommendations for future research were discussed. / Psychology / M.A. (Clinical Psychology)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/19984 |
| Date | 02 1900 |
| Creators | Friedland, Shai |
| Contributors | Visser, Elmarie |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (xi, 217 leaves) |
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