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Prest, Dayna. "Lesbians and Space: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/34283.
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In a moment when visibility and representations of LGBTTQAI+ people are proliferating in North American society, it is important to think critically about how visibility and representations function and to interrogate their meanings and a/effects. This thesis uses data produced from five semi-structured interviews conducted with lesbian identified participants living in non-urban spaces in Ontario to demonstrate the importance of a continued lesbian specificity, to draw attention to heteronormativity and heterosexism in Ontarian society, to challenge femme invisibility and complicate the notion of femme privilege, and to move beyond the urban/rural binary as a way of making sense of sexuality. The methodological framework guiding this thesis draws on interpretive phenomenological analysis as well as feminist and queer methodologies, which facilitated a responsive and reflexive research process. This thesis is grounded in ongoing debates around identity politics and representation, drawing on literature from lesbian theories, lesbian-feminist histories, queer theories, heterosexism, heteronormativity and homonormativity, lesbian-feminist histories, white privilege studies, queer and feminist geography, and LGBTTQAI+ rural studies.
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Rose, Simon. "Improvisation, music and learning : an interpretive phenomenological analysis." Thesis, Glasgow Caledonian University, 2012. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.601629.
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This thesis explores the creative process of improvisation in music with a specific emphasis on investigating its potential for learning. The widespread practice of improvisation in music is relatively absent from education and there is an urgent need to more fully understand improvisation's processes. A broad body of knowledge of improvisation in music has developed within the international community of musicians whose practice is centred on improvisation and an understanding of this knowledge could become highly relevant for a variety of educational contexts. Ten highly experienced, world leading improvisers from Europe and North America took part in semi-structured interviews and were asked the over-arching question: What is the place of improvisation in your practice? Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis was the chosen method for the enquiry.
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Wildgoose, Deborah J. "Patients' experiences of psychiatric intensive care : an interpretive phenomenological analysis." Thesis, Sheffield Hallam University, 2013. http://shura.shu.ac.uk/20700/.
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Psychiatric intensive care is for patients who are compulsorily detained and are in an acute phase of a serious mental disorder. They have a loss of capacity for self-control, an increase in risk of aggression, suicide and self-harm. This compromises the physical and psychological wellbeing of themselves and others and does not enable their safe, therapeutic management and treatment in a general open acute ward. Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) are small, highly staffed wards that provide intensive treatment to reduce risk, disturbance and vulnerability. They are open plan and may have seclusion facilities. Being cared for in a PICU can be a difficult, distressing and stressful time for patients, their family and carers and also provides one of the greatest challenges for the clinical staff caring for them. There is very little evidence and understanding about what it is like to experience this intensive care and an absence of research that examinespatient perception and satisfaction with services. In light of this, the aims of this project are to illuminate patients experiences of psychiatric intensive care, to initiate an understanding of what it is like to be cared for in PICU and to explore the meaning that patients ascribe to their experiences of psychiatric intensive care. This project is an interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) of the accounts of patients receiving psychiatric intensive care. IPA is an approach to qualitative research that aims to offer insights into how a given person, in a given context, makes sense of a given phenomenon. Usually these phenomena relate to experiences of some personal significance, in this instance the episode of care in a PICU. Supported by the Trust Service User and Carer Research Group, this study undertook observations of patients during the time they spent on a PICU and once transferred to an open ward, four patient interviews were carried out. The findings have contributed to the existing literature regarding psychiatric intensive care. A number of implications for practice were identified, including the emotional wellbeing of patients distinct to their mental distress, the nature and impact of sedation, seclusion and care interventions and finally, the role and function of the [changeable] ward community.
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Landaeta, Felipe. "The Perceived Impact of Holotropic Breathwork| An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis." Thesis, California Institute of Integral Studies, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10844998.
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Holotropic Breathwork (HB) is a method of self-exploration developed by Stanislav and Christina Grof in the mid-1970s. Research has only just begun to investigate the effects of HB, while the possible influence of the context and other features of HB within the experience and its impact have not been studied in depth. This qualitative study investigated the perceived impact of HB on 6 women and 6 men (ages 25–67) in Chile, using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), an emergent method developed specifically to work with these types of subjective issues. Results revealed 10 major themes involving both intrapsychic and relational features: (a) healing purpose; (b) interest in self-exploration; (c) the psyche as an inner source of knowledge; (d) increased self-awareness; (e) resolution/closure; (f) perceived changes within the self; (g) increased awareness of self and others; (h) integration as a process; (i) influence of the HB setting; and (j) the facilitator’s role. Results provide support for some elements of the existing theory and practice of HB, but, given the influence of preparation, the reasons for seeking HB, and the integration of experiences on the perceived impact of HB, revision of some HB procedures may provide better support for workshop attendees.
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MacDonald, Michael. "Women's deterrence of obesity through exercise adherence| An interpretive phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of Phoenix, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3708593.
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The present interpretative phenomenological analysis sought exploration regarding the research phenomena of continued obesity deterrence in relation to structured exercise adherence. This qualitative study explored the personal lived experiences of previously obese women between the ages of 20 to 40, and their current coping mechanisms of exercise adherence in relation to the deterrence of obesity. A 10-question interview was implemented to explore the participants’ successful lived experiences toward the discovery of any commonly shared physiological or psychological factors that substantiate health care adherences. The dissertation includes an initial assessment of one participant who responded to pilot test the interview questions; these data were referenced in the collected results. The sample size included 11 participants to determine the estimated independent effect of the research phenomena within the target population demographic. The purposive sample for the study focused only on a successful deterrence of obesity in women recruited from the YMCA health organization in Detroit, Michigan, with signed consent obtained from the Regional Director of Personal Training. Interpretation of the findings for young adult women was that predominately negative external physiological and psychological experiences are initially necessary to self-determine or trigger behavioral change, followed by prolonged positive internal psychological motivators needed to maintain adherence to exercise, culminating with the consistency of routine structured regimen to deter obesity.
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Pollard, Lee W. "Social worker experience of fatal child abuse : an interpretive phenomenological analysis." Thesis, Sheffield Hallam University, 2014. http://shura.shu.ac.uk/20784/.
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This research project is an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) of the lived experiences of four social work practitioners who have been directly involved in cases of fatal child abuse. Through the use of semi-structured interviews, detailed narrative and hermeneutic analysis, the research examines how the tragedies impacted upon the workers in both personal and professional capacities and locates those experiences within the relevant organisational context. Within the research, the workers recount their experiences relating to such issues as the support and supervision they received following the children's deaths, their experiences of the review process and the short and longer term impact of the deaths upon their social work practice and their personal relationships. Analysis of the workers' accounts reveals that all were significantly affected in different ways by the tragedies; however their emotional and support needs were largely ignored by the organisations in which they practiced. Although there are some examples of good practice, it is apparent that on a number of occasions the needs of the organisation were prioritised above the individual needs of the participants. The study reveals that following the children's deaths, the support and supervision the social workers received was often inappropriate and inconsistent and the serious case reviews that were undertaken further contributed to the isolation and blame already being experienced by the workers involved. The theoretical analysis within the study relates the workers experiences to Doka's (2002) typology of disenfranchised grief, Nagel's (1979) concept of "moral luck" and also Hawkins and Shohet's (1989) model of effective supervision. The study introduces a new concept developed by the author. Termed the "personification of systemic failure", this concept highlights how such factors as media responses, organisational culture, working practices and the serious case review system, combine to provide a means by which systemic failures are minimised and ignored infavour of attributing blame to the actions or inaction of individual social work practitioners. The penultimate section of the study contains a detailed discussion of the research findings and also makes a number of recommendations for future research and practice initiatives in the area of fatal child abuse. The paper is concluded by a personal, reflective account of the "research journey" undertaken by the author during the study.
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Gannon, Gregory Thomas. "International hotel management internships : an interpretive phenomenological analysis of student experience." Thesis, University of Birmingham, 2018. http://etheses.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/8564/.
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This research applied a phenomenological approach to investigate the experience of final year undergraduate students who had undertaken 48 week paid management internships within the luxury hotel sector outside of the United Kingdom. There is an emerging research base in respect to students' responses to work integrated learning and co-operative work experience and this study has added to the limited qualitative evidence that exists on students' experience of extended international internships within the hotel sector. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 25 final year undergraduate students in a single British university. The interviews elicited information about how students made sense of their overseas work experience at a point when they were preparing to leave university and enter fulltime employment. Four superordinate themes emerged after the cross-analysis of individual participant's experience. Findings support previous studies into co-operative management education in identifying personal growth and confidence as important phenomena experienced by participants. Furthermore, participants indicated a sense of heightened human capital in the form of cosmopolitan human capital and expressed strong self-belief in their own employability as a consequence of their experience. This increased sense of employability remained true despite intention to work overseas again or to remain within the hotel sector. Original to this research are the phenomena of adversity and resilience coupled with the emergence of sub-themes clustering around positive psychological development that emerged through analysis of participants' internship experience. This study puts forward a theoretical model of international internships and positive psychological capital and contributes to practice in internship and employability mentoring and policy decision making regarding the internationalisation and employability agendas in higher education.
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Fryer, Tamsin. "The experience of being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis : an interpretive phenomenological analysis." Thesis, Lancaster University, 2005. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.435857.
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Raub, Kristin. "An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis Inquiry into Facebook Newcomer Motivations for Participatory Activities." NSUWorks, 2015. http://nsuworks.nova.edu/gscis_etd/32.
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This qualitative study provided insight into the phenomenon of newcomers in social networking, in particular, to understand what role specific Facebook features play in motivating content sharing and contribution among newcomers. Research indicated that the first several months or years of social networking site (SNS) membership are the most crucial in terms of indicating long-term participation and commitment to the SNS. Long-term participation is specifically manifested through interactions with peers who are members of the same website and through interactivity such as content sharing and contribution. A number of quantitative studies have focused on motivations for user contribution in social networking sites, but inconsistent findings demonstrated the need for a qualitative approach to understand the user experience more clearly.
The purpose of the study was to understand how users are motivated to engage in Facebook from their perspective as newcomers and to distill the significance of social media interface features as an enabler of community sharing. Insight into this phenomenon further demonstrates how specific actions on Facebook such as tagging, posting on profiles, and chatting help foster a sense of belonging and socialization among the sample group.
The phenomenon is studied through interviews with a distinct group of Facebook members - women who are aged 40 and older in the Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET) industry who are also newcomers to Facebook. The lived experiences of these respondents were explored through open-ended questions, related to their own use of the said social networking site. Semi-structured interviews allowed respondents to be candid and comprehensive in their answers.
Five themes developed related to the motivations for Facebook use from the lived experiences of the women interviewed. The themes were (a) social connection, (b) visual artifact sharing, (c) shared identity, (d) social investigation and (e) education. These themes were consistent with findings of other studies, but the personal accounts of these women revealed how they perceived use of various Facebook features improved the quality and depth of their interpersonal relationships.
The findings of this study have implications for designers, developers, and users of computer-mediated communications and technologies. By understanding the value of various features to users of all ages, communications inhibitors such as distance and culture can be overcome with effective design and innovation.
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Boros, Paula. "An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis of Women Veterans Transitioning Back into Civilian Life." Diss., NSUWorks, 2019. https://nsuworks.nova.edu/shss_dft_etd/43.
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Officially, women have been serving in the United States military since 1948 when President Truman signed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act. Women currently make up approximately 8% of active duty military. Based on progress due to equality and equity, women are now occupying positions previously designated for men. Although women have made great strides in the military, there is limited research on women in the military or how their military service affects them. There is even less literature on women who have transitioned out of the military. For this reason, I conducted an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) with a focus on feminist theory to gather information about the lived experiences of women who have transitioned out of the military. Through the analysis portion, seven super-ordinate themes were established. Saturation requirements were met with four participants. This study will enhance the marriage and family therapy profession by providing better understanding on how to relate to this population while filling the gaps within the literature about women veterans and transition. Through this study, women veterans had a place in which their voices were heard.
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Jones, Kevin Richard. "An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis of Long-Term Mentoring Relationships from the Youth Perspective." PDXScholar, 2016. http://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/3107.
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When mentoring programs are well-designed and well-implemented, young people can experience positive gains in a number of social, emotional, behavioral, and educational areas. While some of the processes underlying mentoring relationships have been explored, the voices and perspectives of participants themselves have thus far been largely excluded from the mentoring literature. The lack of participant voice in mentoring research suggests that an important source of empirical and interpretive information is unavailable to the field in the process of designing, implementing, and researching mentoring programs. This study used interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) to explore how youth participants in the Friends of the Children (FOTC) mentoring program experience and understand their long-term mentoring relationships.
This study used an innovative approach to IPA that combines traditional phenomenological techniques with poetry writing as a key interpretive tool to explore the interplay between the content and meaning of participants' experiences. IPA methods were used to collect and analyze interview data from 12 FOTC participants who had been in the program for more than ten years and who had the same mentor for at least the last four years. Participants were selected purposively to maximize the potential depth and richness of the data. The study included several elements to ensure trustworthiness, including a reflexivity journal, an audit trail, and member checking.
Findings suggest that for the participants in this study, long-term mentoring relationships meant: 1) unconditional support and commitment, 2) consistent and reliable help in difficult situations, 3) the chance to develop and appreciate one's own identity, and 4) a path to expanded opportunities in many facets of life. Subthemes within each category are described and interpreted. The poems created from the interview transcripts provide powerful and complementary illustrations for emergent themes by capturing some of the emotional content that can be lost in the process of analyzing, categorizing, and describing complex human phenomena. Key recommendations for mentoring programs and social work professionals are provided. Implications for future research are also discussed.
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Wiley, Steve. "Lived experiences of physical therapists in inpatient rehabilitation facilities : an interpretive phenomenological analysis." NSUWorks, 2013. http://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_pt_stuetd/28.
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Cotter, Breda. "The journey through school for children with cystic fibrosis : an interpretive phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10443/3302.
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This study set out to explore the experiences of children making their way through school with a diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis is a chronic illness which requires a rigorous treatment regimen and for which there is no cure. It is a recessively inherited disorder which affects multiple organ systems and involves a life expectancy of approximately 40 years. It is the most common life-threatening disorder in the Caucasian race (Wennstrom et al., 2011) and the incidence in Ireland is the world’s highest (Farrell, 2008). The aim of the study was to explore identity construction among these children with a view to establishing whether or not they consider themselves to be disabled and to have a disability. This involved accessing their self-theories in relation to a series of issues, the main focus being each child’s fundamental sense of self. Such a focus was considered an appropriate goal in view of the fact that learning who one is and where one fits into the world is a core preoccupation among school-age children (Erikson, 1968, 1982). In addition, the construct of identity has particular relevance in the context of a chronic illness. Issues relating to identity and to disability were ascertained by drawing on the relevant literatures in psychology and sociology. Given that the focus was on the children’s life-worlds, the methodology chosen for this study was Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Using a set of questions devised on foot of the literature review and covering five domains of enquiry, four children, recruited through the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland and living in different parts of the country, comprised the research sample. Analysis of their responses revealed that the identity construction process is complex and that the issue of disability remains an empirical question requiring additional investigation.
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Williams, Sue. "A SHIFT in approach : young women's experiences of self-harm : an interpretive phenomenological analysis." Thesis, City University London, 2007. http://openaccess.city.ac.uk/8739/.
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In this research Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (Smith, 1997) was used to explore young women's experiences of self-harm and a from this a new model of self-harm was. constructed. This model is grounded in the participants' experiences, rather than in a particular theoretical paradigm or clinical perspective. The participants' experiences of treatment for self-harm were also investigated and many reported receiving treatment that was inappropriate to their needs. It is hoped that this research offers an alternative because current theory and practice is not based on investigations of individual experience or researched from the 'selfharmer's perspective' and consequently does not accommodate or reflect the range of experiences associated with self-harm. In contrast, the model presented here: SelfHarm - Informed Functional Theory (SHIFT), can accommodate diverse experiences and provides a comprehensive yet cohesive framework for conceptualising self-hann. SHIFT is based on the concept of a broad SHIFT continuum where self-harm can be located at one pole as a dysfunctional behaviour, across to the middle range, where self-harm may be conceived of as a functional response or a coping mechanism. At the other extreme of the continuum, self-harm that is experienced as a positive, exciting or euphoric phenomenon can be located. SHIFT can also guide and inform the therapeutic approach and a range of specific interventions corresponding to the identified functions of self-harm are outlined. Stages in the development of 'F.u nction Informed Techniques' (FIT's) are also described. It is hoped that the SHIFT & FIT model presented in this research provides an alternative to the current 'one-size fits alI' treatment offered to clients and represents a shift forward in the approach to self-harm.
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Gillitt, Tarryn. "The mindful therapist: an interpretive phenomenological analysis of mindfulness meditation and the therapeutic alliance." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002491.
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The aim of this study was to present and understand therapists’ experiences of the impact of their mindfulness meditation practice on their role in the therapeutic alliance. The topic emerged in response to extant research recommendations and researcher observations of the compatibility between mindfulness meditation outcomes and the demands on therapists for establishing effective alliances with clients. The study adopted an interpretive phenomenological analysis strategy located within the qualitative paradigm, and thus a small sample of therapists practicing mindfulness meditation were selected and interviewed on their experiences using semi-structured interviewing. Data were analysed for meaning units, which were then interpreted inductively and hermeneutically and categorized into superordinate themes. Three superordinate themes within participants’ experiences of how their mindfulness meditation practice impacts upon their role in the alliance were determined, namely: ‘self-care’; ‘insight into the structure of selfhood’; and ‘immediate mindfulness meditation during therapy’. This study found these experiences capacitated participants with compassionate interpersonal affects used for creating secure bonds with clients; skills for accurate empathic understanding; and skills and attitudes for working collaboratively with clients. Should future research confirm these findings, mindfulness meditation may be used as a tool to developed alliance formation abilities for therapists in training. Importantly, findings from this project called for a more comprehensive integration of theoretical positions on the construct of mindfulness meditation.
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Brown-Bennett, Amanda-Louise. "How do religious leaders experience the psychological distress of their congregation? : an interpretive phenomenological analysis." Thesis, City, University of London, 2017. http://openaccess.city.ac.uk/19879/.
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Religious leaders are at the forefront of religious faith and considered to be the gateway between humankind and God in all things, from matters of a spiritual kind, to the psychological. Whilst religious leaders may be acquainted with the spiritual realm, how do they perceive their engagement with the psychological? Furthermore, how do they manage the psychological distresses that they encounter given their pivotal position within the community? This empirical study explores how religious leaders experience the psychological distress of their congregation using the methodological approach of Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Eight religious leaders gave an account of their experiences through semi-structured interviews, the transcripts of which were then analysed implementing IPA protocol (Smith, Flowers, & Larkin, 2009). Four superordinate themes emerged from the data: ‘expectations of religious leadership’, which explored the participants’ experiences of the expectations placed upon them and their role; ‘proficiencies and limitations within the role’, which explored how the participants understood their professional remit in regard to providing psychological support; ‘the interconnectedness of religion and psychology’, which provided an insight into the participants’ experiences of the overlap between the fields of psychology and religion, and their contribution to each other; and ‘personal implications of religious leadership’, which explored the psychological impact of the religious leadership role on the participants. The four themes were discussed in relation to the religious leaders’ encounters with psychological distress. For most participants this was an external encounter, but reports of personal psychological distress were also presented. The findings have implications for Counselling Psychologists who work with religious individuals entering into therapy, and in particular those with religious leadership status. This study explores the link between religion and psychology from the perspective of those integral to this phenomenon, yet who appear to have received little empirical consideration. The findings are discussed in the light of previous research. The quality and limitations of this study are also considered, alongside proposals for future research.
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Mrkaljevic, A. "The experience of therapy among women survivors of childhood sexual abuse : an Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis." Thesis, City, University of London, 2017. http://openaccess.city.ac.uk/19939/.
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This study set out to explore the experience of psychological therapy amongst women survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse. The aim is to give a voice to survivors’ unique experiences of therapy, in order to better meet the multifaceted needs of survivors and to inform policies and clinical practice. The research utilised a qualitative form of enquiry, in order to stay rooted in the participants’ experience. Six women who had experienced sexual abuse in childhood, and who had undergone therapy for the effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse took part in this study. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted in order to gain insight into participants’ experiences of therapy, and the data was analysed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. The findings demonstrated that there were four superordinate themes related to participants’ therapy experiences: ‘The help-seeking journey’, ‘Development of the therapeutic alliance”, ‘Salient therapeutic experiences’, as well as ‘Healing as a process’. Additionally, each superordinate theme consisted of a number of sub-themes. The findings are considered in relation to the wider literature. Potential implications for clinical practice and polices are addressed, and suggestions for further research are provided.
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Rodriguez, Decina H. "Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis of Student Perceptions of Bullying Based on Family, School, and Media Influences." ScholarWorks@UNO, 2016. http://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/2286.
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Though many studies have been conducted on bullying and ways to prevent it, there is still little evidence that bullying has been reduced (Bauman, 2008). Since bullying behaviors have become prevalent, incidences of negative outcomes for students who are bullies and victims have increased, hence more discussion of the topic is taking place at school, home, and in the media (Bauman, 2008; Kaiser & Raminsky, 2001; Salmon, James, & Smith, 1998). This study proposes to learn how students make sense of these multiple messages. Through an Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) (Smith & Osborn, 2003), 8-10 year old students were interviewed through semi-structured interviews, in addition to student drawings and elaborations from the draw-and write-technique (Williams, Wetton, & Moon, 1989). These methods were used to explore student bullying experiences and the process in which they make sense of the education provided to them. The study is framed through Bronfenbrenner’s (1979, 1994) ecological systems theory considering the multiple influences that individuals face through systems and their interactions. Data from the semi-structured interviews and the draw-and-write technique were analyzed through coding according to IPA guidelines, compared, and converged. Results showed that students confuse conflict with bullying, and receive conflicting messages about how bullying should be handled. Students are confused by what is the best reaction to a bullying situation due to conflicting messages from school and home, and the possibility of disappointment or trouble if they do not follow suggestions from one or the other. The media had minimal influence on children of this age in regards to bullying.
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Chavers, James Wesley Jr. "Double Whammy: Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis of Older African Americans Experiencing HIV & Age Related Comorbidities." Antioch University / OhioLINK, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1496320807868244.
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Al, Omari Omar. "The lived experience of adolescents with haematological malignancies in Jordan : an interpretive phenomenological analysis study." Thesis, Curtin University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/1034.
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This thesis explored and documented the lived experiences of Jordanian adolescents with haematological malignancies (HMs). The study explored how these adolescents described their cancer journey throughout the different stages and how these experiences shaped the adolescents’ behavioural responses and coping strategies. A literature review revealed a paucity of bio-psychosocial care studies in this area conducted in Arab countries when compared to western countries. Furthermore, the available research was dominated by quantitative studies, with a dearth of research focused on adolescents with HM. Such a paucity of literature and limited understanding of adolescents’ experiences of living with HM has the potential to compromise the quality of care provided to this group of patients. This study contributes to the understanding of adolescents’ lived experiences and factors that facilitated or inhibited the experience through an in-depth descriptive account.A prospective longitudinal study using an interpretative phenomenological analysis methodology explored the lived experience of 14 Jordanian adolescents with haematological malignancies during the first six months following their diagnosis. In this study, in-depth interviews were the main method of data collection. A total of 27 face-to-face, semi-structured interviews were completed and each interview took on average 75 minutes. Each interview was transcribed verbatim and the data analysis occurred using the interpretive phenomenological analysis method first described by Smith in 1996. The data from transcribed interviews were managed using ©QSR NVivo8 software for qualitative data analysis.The results of the analysis of data were reported under three main themes depicting the participants’ experiences, which were the “silence of HM”, “life is changing”, and “ways of coping”. The analysis indicated that initially the participants received little information and had limited communication with their parents and health team members to assist them to understand what was happening to them. This resulted in the participants experiencing increased levels of distress and feelings of confusion as they were left alone to comprehend the cause of their physical problems. With the onset of cancer treatments, the bio-psychosocial side effects of the chemotherapy became one of the most distressing factors for participants affecting, as it did, all aspects of their lifeworld and generating uncertainty about their futures. Again, participants reported limited support from health team members during this critical stage. This led to difficulties in overcoming the unpleasant experiences associated with chemotherapy and cancer, for example, the alteration in their body image. Nevertheless, the participants were able to adapt and live with their illness with the use of various coping methods. For example, they used their Islamic belief to empower themselves, while playing down the severity of their illness. Some of them used hospital resources, such as the creativity room at the hospital to assist them to cope with the daily impact of their illness and maintain a sense of normality.The results of this study were consistent with previous research findings, highlighting a number of areas requiring further attention from Jordanian health planners and health team members responsible for caring for adolescents with haematological malignancies. For example, health team members need to place emphasis on the provision of psychosocial care for adolescents in order to prevent the development of co-morbidities during the illness journey. Health team members should also adopt a family centered approach to care to reduce the stress and concern of both the adolescents and their parents. In general, health team members, communities and schools need to work in collaboration in order to effectively provide adolescents with holistic care. The findings have added significantly to existing knowledge and understanding of the spiritual and psychosocial needs of adolescents during this time, particularly because this is the first qualitative research study conducted in Jordan in this area of health care.This thesis has limitations of which one was that due to hospital policy some of the participants’ parents attended the two data collection periods and their presence may have impacted of the experiences expressed. The thesis concludes with a discussion of practice changes and future research projects in this area. Additional longitudinal, qualitative and prospective research studies are needed to explore the lived experiences of adolescents with HM to further identify the bio-psychosocial developmental changes that they experience during their illness journey.
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Goettsche, Rebecca Shepard. "Lesbian, gay, and bisexual client experiences and therapeutic practice with sexual minorities| An interpretive phenomenological analysis." Thesis, Pacifica Graduate Institute, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3682372.
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Despite some indications that treatment experiences have been improving (Liddle, 1999), LGB clients still receive discriminatory treatment (Bieschke, Paul, & Blasko, 2007). Even clinicians who wish to offer affirmative therapy hold unconscious negative biases due to growing up within a heterosexist culture (Bieschke et al., 2007). Utilizing Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (Smith, Flowers & Larkin, 2009), this qualitative study explored the therapeutic experiences of seven LGB individuals in order to inform competent treatment with this population. Participants provided accounts through semi-structured interviews, which were validated using participant review. Specifically, the research focused on cross-orientation dyads, although experiences in therapy with shared-orientation dyads were also examined.
The results of this study are presented within five domains. Self-Categorization contextualizes participant accounts by discussing chosen identity terminology, variations of visibility, and the impact of categorical conceptions of identity. Identifying Others, Identifying Allies notes ways in which participants identified the cultural competence of practitioners. Navigating Heterosexism discusses the pervasive influence of heterosexism on individual's expectations of therapeutic experiences. Additionally, participants reviewed situations wherein clinicians expressed judgment or lack of knowledge, which highlight how therapists can more effectively respond to cultural ruptures. Preferring Therapist Identities explores participants' therapeutic preferences and discusses benefits and challenges embedded within shared-orientation and cross-orientation therapeutic dyads. Finally, Understanding Therapeutic Practices identifies practices that support affirmative therapeutic work regardless of the clinician's sexual orientation. Underlying principles of competent cross-cultural therapy with LGB clients were proposed, which emphasize the importance of clinician self-reflection in order to provide nonjudgmental acceptance, discuss sexuality with ease, value different ways of approaching relationship, and decrease therapist defensiveness.
While this study found that several participants preferred sexual minority therapists, the results also suggest that there are significant benefits to working with culturally competent heterosexual clinicians. Participants described benefiting from the experience of acceptance from a member of the dominant culture, which provided a corrective experience to internalized heterosexism. These accounts indicate that, with training and self-reflection, heterosexual clinicians can provide uniquely supportive therapeutic experiences to LGB individuals. Recommendations are provided concerning cultural competent practice and ways to approach cultural misunderstanding.
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Christofi, E. M. "An exploration into the experiences of Cypriot male victims of domestic abuse : an Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis." Thesis, University of the West of England, Bristol, 2019. http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/36339/.
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Domestic abuse (DA) perpetrated by female partners against male partners has been a subject of dispute amongst scholars, with disagreements regarding both the existence of male victimization and the nature as well as the severity of such abuse. The current qualitative study explored the experiences of six Cypriot male victims who reported that they experienced abuse at the hands of their female partners. The research employed semi-structured interviews that facilitated the exploration of the participants' experiences of different types of abuse, the impacts of the abuse, as well as their experiences of seeking and receiving support. Given the importance of cultural understandings on issues such as gender roles, DA and victimization, the study also considered the men's cultural background and thus, also explored their experiences of being male victims of a particular culture. Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) guided the analysis and illustrated that the participants' experiences of abuse had a damaging impact on their sense of masculinity and on their psychological wellbeing. All participants reflected on their feelings of embarrassment and shame that were linked to being males that were abused by their female partners, as well as their fear of being judged, mocked and perceived as 'faulty' men. In terms of culture, all the men reflected on the patriarchal views that some cultures hold on to, and argued that these views made their experiences of male victimization worse. Participants also explained that they were fearful of not being believed, which acted as a barrier to seeking support. Most importantly, several participants reported that they were re-victimized by services that are in place for domestic abuse victims. The findings of this study offer significant insights into the experience of male victimization in order to increase awareness and understanding of DA against men and enhanced support services.
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Luger, Brynn Alexandra. "Examining the Lived Experiences of Native American Counselors Working on the Reservation: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis." Diss., North Dakota State University, 2019. https://hdl.handle.net/10365/31350.
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The success of mental health counseling partially depends on the professionals who are providing these services, also on the quality of services they provide. To maximize their efficacy, counselors must achieve and maintain their own personal wellness. However, for counselors who work with people who have experienced trauma, there is an increased chance that these counselors will experience adverse effects from this work. In fact, the impact of trauma on counseling professionals is similar to actually experiencing the traumatic event themselves. Native Americans are more likely than any other racial group in the United States to experience chronic traumatization and victimization. As a result of this, Native Americans suffer disproportionate health disparities, including mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and addiction. The research question of this phenomenological study is, ?What are the lived experiences of Native American counselors working in the trauma-intense environment of a Native American reservation??. In this study, three participants took part in a semi-structured, open-ended, individual interview. Through data analysis, four themes were identified about the participants? shared experiences: the worth and weight of working on a reservation, the impact of culture and community on counseling, four forms of trauma impacting the counselor and their work, and the effects of personal and professional wellness on counselors. The discussion of these findings are presented, along with implications for future research and policy change. In short, the goal of this study is to assist Native American counselors in maintaining their wellness, so they may continue providing counseling services to a population of people who experience significant trauma.
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Egwu, Okenna. "I Should Know Better: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis Of New Counselors' Experiences Navigating Their Implicit Biases." W&M ScholarWorks, 2021. https://scholarworks.wm.edu/etd/1627407465.
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Implicit biases are known to have potentially damaging effects in counselors’ professional work. Although it is widely accepted that all people have these personal and unconscious biases, it has been difficult for researchers to identify strategies for consistently eradicating them on an individual level. To engage in multiculturally competent practice, counselors are directed to make every effort to eliminate latent biases. In order to understand how clinicians go about doing this, Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis was employed to explore the nature of counselors’ experiences navigating and addressing their implicit biases. The findings of this study revealed a need for more training in counselor education programs targeted at equipping students to work through the complex psychological challenges that come with addressing personal biases. Unfortunately, participants of this study indicated that they often feel unprepared to manage their implicit biases as they entered the workforce. Racial identity, empathy, obstacles, and a personal orientation towards addressing biases were discussed in relation to individual experiences navigating implicit bias. The findings of this study imply that practitioners’ retention of implicit biases impose added risk for already marginalized groups and that cognitive and racial identity developmental frameworks might offer some insight in identifying effective practices for reducing implicit biases. Implications for counselors, supervisors, and counselor educators are provided along with limitations of the study and directions for future research.
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Dawson, Susan Elizabeth. ""It really was like a black hole" : an interpretive phenomenological analysis of veterinary surgeons' experiences of depression." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2015. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/it-really-was-like-a-black-holean-interpretive-phenomenological-analysis-ofveterinary-surgeons-experiences-of-depression(c82e904e-4a03-4d0b-86d6-156b7cf007c4).html.
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Background: Juxtaposed with prevailing romantic myths surrounding images of UK veterinary practice are the reported alarming levels of psychological distress within the profession. Whilst an abundance of published quantitative studies report on the high proportional mortality rate of death by suicide in vets and identify possible causes of stress in the workplace, there is noticeable paucity of qualitative studies that precedent vets’ lived experiences and privilege their voices. Aims: Within this study I aimed to gain an “insider’s perspective” as to what it is like to be a vet (in UK practice) experiencing psychological distress. I also investigated the possible impact on vets of the “culture of death” (i.e. responsibility for administering euthanasia; exposure to death). This was with the aim of generating, deeper, more nuanced insights into how veterinary surgeons made sense of and meaning from their experiences of distress, with a view to enhancement of future counselling psychology initiatives and interventions. Participants: I recruited five veterinary surgeons on a voluntary basis (two males; three females); four participants had received a diagnosis of depression; one self-identified experiencing post-partum depression. Method: I collected data in one single semi-structured interview that lasted up to 90 minutes. I transcribed interviews verbatim and applied interpretive phenomenological analysis to individual accounts, prior to cross-case analysis. Focusing on metaphors participants used, I imported an existential lens for interpreting findings. I further used personal and epistemological reflexivity to generate greater transparency of my own processes and context. Findings: I identified three master-themes: “I suffered from depression, real depression;” “All - consuming: it eats away at you;” and “The Human Element.” Participants made sense of their experiences of psychological distress as depression through metaphors of darkness, descent, void, consumption, motion/inertia and balance. My analysis revealed diversity in experiences; responsibility for multiple, convenience and precipitous euthanasia was located as difficult and sometimes distressing. Two participants had experienced the loss of a veterinary surgeon friend by suicide, which was described as “horrific” and as generating deeper existential questioning. Participants idiosyncratically described depression as a multiple loss experience which was also potentially generative of increased self-awareness, acceptance and source of connection with personal values, interests and significant others. By importing an existential lens for interpreting findings, the multidimensional nature of participants’ experiences of depression was made more visible and highlighted salience of spiritual dimensions, in particular personal values and sense of purpose in life. Conclusions and Implications: Insights generated illustrate diversity and paradox within participant vets’ experiences of depression; revealing both associated losses and gains. Implications for counselling psychologists include considering the importance of sensitivity towards the context of veterinary medicine and understanding the personal meanings of being a vet.
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Neubacher, Katrin. "The Experience of Sibling Death in Childhood: A Qualitative Analysis of Memoirs." Antioch University / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1438169975.
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Nsiah, Nancy. "An interpretive phenomenological analysis of the help-seeking behaviours and coping strategies of male Nigerian international students." Thesis, University of Surrey, 2018. http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/845957/.
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Nigeria has the sixth highest number of students from non-EU countries coming to the UK. Not only are professional mental health services underutilised by black men, but the acculturative stressors that typically accompany international students can heighten the risk of experiencing mental distress. The help-seeking experiences of male Nigerian international students in the UK are a significantly under-researched area. Interviews were conducted with eight male Nigerian international students from a UK university, an Interpretive Phenomenological analysis was used to explore how this population makes sense of their help-seeking experiences. The results identified four themes (1) Coping strategies (2) barriers to accessing support, (3) African identity and (4) Masculinity. Findings suggest a preference for using a combination of independent coping strategies, with most participants considering formal psychological support as inappropriate. Clinical implications and the limitations of the study are discussed.
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Black, Peter N. "Examining the experience of undergoing group cognitive behavioural therapy for obsessive compulsive disorder : an interpretive phenomenological analysis." Thesis, Queen's University Belfast, 2014. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676270.
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This study used the qualitative methodology of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to examine the experiences of five individuals diagnosed with OCD who underwent a group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy intervention programme to address their symptoms. Three master themes were identified through the analysis process: "Living with OCD prior to the group", "Experiences and process of change" and "Reflections on change". Four of the five participants completed the programme and conveyed their experience of undergoing the group CBT programme to be of great benefit to them in their management of their OCD. For all participants, regardless of whether they completed the group or not, what emerged as being most important in facilitating therapeutic progress across each of their individual narratives ·was whether or not they established a degree of connectedness or relatedness with their fellow group members. It was most resoundingly this commonality that appeared to lay the foundation for subsequent therapeutic change to occur. Key clinical implications arising from the findings are discuss
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Manlick, Christopher F. "Experiences with masculinity among previously homeless male veterans in a permanent housing program: an interpretive phenomenological analysis." Diss., University of Iowa, 2016. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/2241.
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The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the meaning of formerly homeless Veteran’s male relationships to better understand their participation in intervention programs relying on interpersonal support. Interpretive phenomenological analysis was used to interpret five semi-structured interviews with previously homeless Veterans between the ages of 45-65 with serious mental illness. These men were participating in a peer-support based housing program. Analysis yielded the following five major themes and fourteen subordinate themes: Internalized Role Conflict i) internal conflict, Masculinity as a Barrieri) restricted emotions between men, ii) pride, iii) dominance, and iv) fear of other men, Building Supportive Relationships between Men i) negotiating masculinity, and ii) balancing power in men’s relationships, Experience Accepting Support i) de-shaming, ii) emotional relief, and iii) insight. Experience Giving Support i) strengthen self by supporting other man, and ii) use personal experience to support other men. Implications for providers and programs are discussed, as well as areas for future research.
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Bromley, Cassie. "An interpretative phenomenological analysis of young people's experiences of living with a parent with mental health difficulties." Thesis, University of Hertfordshire, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/2299/2803.
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This study examined the local needs of individuals accessing an adult community psychology service, using a cross sectional view of those waiting for the service. This service mapping exercise aimed to gather a better understanding of how the service was operating and the local differences in need. The results showed 163 individuals were waiting to access the service, with the majority (131) waiting for the stand-alone service. The different levels of demand resulted in varying waiting times across the service, with the stand-alone bases accruing the longest and the South-East and West areas producing the biggest relative need. Individuals waiting for the CMHT service were more likely to have two or more presenting problems than those waiting for stand-alone psychology (62.5% and 38.2% respectively). Social phobia and bipolar were more prevalent in the CMHT service, in comparison the stand-alone service had a higher percentage of individuals with depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and post traumatic stress disorder, however the proportions differed between areas. The second part of the study explored the effect on estimated waiting times of improving access to the stand-alone service by devolving it to local CMHT areas. Waiting times varied according to the resource deployment criteria used; relative need proved the most promising. The proposed advantages and disadvantages of reconfiguration demonstrated the complex implications involved, reinforcing the need for clear rationale when considering service restructuring. In conclusion this project highlighted the need for the service to continue tracking demand and individuals’ needs and keep systematic waiting time information for all parts of the service. The results provided a useful starting point to inform future service development, whilst emphasising the necessity for longitudinal data too.
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Coles, Thomas. "Why are 'Looked After Children' fixed term excluded from school? : using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis to understand the process." Thesis, University of Exeter, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10871/10731.
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Study One: Study one aimed to understand the perceptions and attributions of LAC fixed term excluded (FTE) from school on multiple occasions. This was carried out with reference to resilience, and an understanding of the possible protective and risk factors were also sought. Concepts of resilience (Prince-Embury, 2008; Gilligan, 2009) and attribution theory (Heider, 1958) provided a broad theoretical framework for the research. Methods: The study followed a mixed method design (carried out simultaneously). One aspect involved semi-structured interviews being undertaken using interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) (Smith & Osborn, 2007; 2008) in attempting to generate understanding of the thoughts and feelings of LAC going through the process of being FTE. The second aspect involved the resilience of the LAC being psychometrically measured using the Resilience Scales for Children and Adolescents (RSCA) as a way of validating and contextualising data deriving from the interviews. Results: Teachers acting as confidants and providing emotional containment appeared to significantly enhance resilience. Opportunities for dialogue and a focus on aspects to be developed in a supportive and positive manner was also important. The majority of the LAC had an external locus of control, appearing to serve them adaptively, allowing them to alleviate negative emotions relating to their behaviour. FTEs generally were causally attributed as stable and global, appearing to derive from entrenched thoughts, feelings and behaviours. The process of FTE appeared to compromise aspects of resilience as well as little positive effect being found in terms of learning and development. Study Two: Study two aimed to understand how teachers perceived the LAC participating in study one, and providing comparison with perceptions of the LAC of aspects such as FTEs. The study also sought to provide an understanding as to the causal attributions made by teachers related to LAC. Specifically, how these attributions affected their thoughts, feelings (Weiner, 1985) and practice relating to LAC. Methods: The study followed a mixed method design (carried out sequentially). A survey (SDQ) was used to provide the sample of teachers. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with eight teachers, using IPA as the method of analysis. The Modified Attribution Questionnaire with integrated vignettes was also undertaken by teachers to elicit more stable attributions relating to LAC. Results: Data deriving from interviews found support for Weiner’s (1985) cognitive-emotional-action model. Attributions of high controllability and locus increased teachers’ feelings of anger and frustration relating to the causes of the LAC’s behaviour. Empathy towards the LAC was affected by; collaboration with colleagues and professionals, understanding the needs of the child, ethos of the school, a child centred approach and the LAC’s behaviour deriving from their care background. Further key findings are discussed from a theoretical perspective with implications for practice proposed.
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O'Neill, Nathan. "Women's experiences of childhood sexual abuse and psychosis in adulthood." Thesis, University of Hertfordshire, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/2299/2341.
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Objective: To date there have been few if any qualitative studies of adults who have experienced childhood sexual abuse (CSA) followed by psychotic experiences later in life. This study aimed to explore how a sample of four women make sense of their childhood experiences of sexual abuse and their psychotic experiences later in life. Methodology: Data was gathered through semi-structured interviews with four women. The data were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) in order to develop a detailed understanding of the women’s search for meaning in their own lives. Results: Four major themes emerged from the analysis of the women’s accounts: ‘Interpersonal difficulties,’ ‘Striving to Get Better’ and ‘A Relationship with Shame’ and ‘Links Between CSA, Mental health & Psychosis’. These are explored in detail. Conclusions: The women’s accounts highlight the ongoing difficulty of living with psychosis and CSA, in particular, the role of psychosis in exacerbating isolation, shame and negative self perceptions. Attention is also drawn to the development of competence for therapists in this area of work. Clinical Implications: Supporting and validating existing healthy coping strategies as well as exploration of the interaction of psychosis and CSA through psychological mechanisms of shame as well as family / society discourses. Therapist/ researcher selfawareness is crucial in supporting clients with such traumatic histories.
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DeBois, Kristen Alana. "The Development and Progression of Orthorexia Nervosa: Toward Defining an Emerging Eating Disorder." Kent State University / OhioLINK, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1585488932218267.
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Goss, David. "Integrating neuroscience into counselling psychology : exploring the views and experiences of UK based counselling psychologists." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2016. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/integrating-neuroscience-into-counselling-psychology-exploring-the-views-and-experiences-of-uk-based-counselling-psychologists(2b074e19-93b5-4a8b-984a-0925e26a2f58).html.
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Background: The last few decades have seen neuroscience rapidly progress as a discipline. Development of research techniques such as neuroimaging have been utilised to increase an understanding of our species. Counselling psychologists are trained to combine the world of humanistic and phenomenological philosophies with an ability to understand and undertake psychological research, leading to interventions which are theoretically and subjectively informed. This work is undertaken through the reflexive and scientist-practitioner models which underpin the identity of the discipline. As such, counselling psychologists would seem ideally placed to integrate neuroscience into their work, utilising their reflective and scientist practitioner identities to both utilise and add to neuroscience research, helping to increase the understanding and efficacy of interventions for our species' mental health. However, it appears to be unknown as to whether this is something that counselling psychologists want, particularly in the UK. Aims and Method: The aim of this research was to explore UK based counselling psychologists' views and experiences of integrating neuroscience into their work. An interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) was undertaken. Six participants were recruited into three different groups of interest/understanding in integrating neuroscience into counselling psychology. One hour semi-structured interviews were carried out with each participant to explore their views and experiences relating to the paradigm. Findings and Discussion: Six master themes emerged from the analysis; 'The Dangers of neuroscience', 'Defining neuroscience', 'There are ways that neuroscience can help us', 'Methods of learning and the need for training', 'Integration: The opposition and the need - finding the balance', and 'My practitioner identity'. The themes presented various advantages, dangers and challenges to integration, some of which aligned with existing literature and some of which presented new thoughts and feelings on the paradigm. Conclusion: The six master themes highlighted that participants indicated an overall view that UK counselling psychologists are currently integrating neuroscience into their work, utilising neuroscience theory as a way to develop their understanding of clients, as well as to communicate with clients and multi-disciplinary colleagues. Participants provided a number of experiential advantages of integration and indicated that they want to integrate even more with neuroscience, incorporating neuroscience into doctorate and CPD training, though they acknowledged the importance of balanced integration.
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Wallace, M. "Determining the social and psychological reasons for the emergence of parkour and free running : an interpretive phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of Salford, 2014. http://usir.salford.ac.uk/30813/.
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Parkour and free running are newly emerged high risk urbanised activities still relatively understudied. They don’t appear to be subject to rules and regulations with aims and objectives being unclear. There are no distinct signs of competition and yet competitors are extremely trained, highly ordered, thriving on the danger and adrenaline participation produces. The participants perform dangerous gymnastic movements utilising awkward obstacles without the use of protective clothing and don’t appear to be concerned with the welfare of people in the vicinity. The activities are associated with self-improvement, endurance, discipline, strength, flexibility and balance. Parkour and free running videos are frequently posted on the self broadcast website, YouTube. Here participants can be seen leaping from high buildings, climbing walls and jumping between handrails. This thesis presents the results of a phenomenological study of eight parkour and free running participants. A systematic IPA procedure was incorporated into the study to enter into a participant’s reality to obtain experiences of parkour and free running. Through IPA interviews participants describe their experiences of the phenomenon being studied. It was discovered that participation provides emotional, physical and psychological development, health benefits, the development of new skills (e.g., pushing personal boundaries), an increased sense of individuality, an opportunity to acquire status and develop a new personal identity, the generation of personal meaning (philosophy, spirituality and aesthetics) and an increased sense of belonging (distinct group norms, subculturally shared experiences and a unique sense of authenticity). The participants explained that they were initially motivated by thrill seeking, risk, improved health and enjoyment. They asserted that participation provides physical and mental training, a sense of mastery and personal challenge. Regular practise and commitment furnishes a participant with a sense of being in the present and a deepened sense of spirituality and enjoyment. The unique characteristics of parkour and free running (e.g., philosophy, environment, spirituality, perception and aesthetics) are linked to the characteristics of extreme sport which indicates that parkour and free running are part of a counter culture.
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Horgan, Suzanne. "A paradox of brokenness to strength : an interpretive phenomenological analysis of factors influencing looked after children's identity development." Thesis, Cardiff University, 2014. http://orca.cf.ac.uk/66996/.
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Looked after children (LAC) are some of the most vulnerable and socially excluded in society (McParlin, 1996). This qualitative study aims to explore LAC perceptions of the development of self and/or identity, and to address critique about previous research being ‘atheoretical’. Literature on ‘identity’ and ‘stigma from a variety of different perspectives are drawn on to provide a lens through which LAC experiences can be understood. A constructivist-interpretive approach was used, with semi-structured, face to face interviews as the method of data collection. Seven interviews (aged 13-17) were conducted, which were recorded and transcribed, with an Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis of data performed (Smith, Flowers & Larkin, 2009). The five superordinate themes that resulted from the IPA of the data were: Theme 1: SHATTERED SELF; Theme 2: FEELING DIFFERENT; Theme 3: DANCE WITH STIGMA; Theme 4: PIVOTAL MOMENTS AND MEANING MAKING; and Theme 5: RE-ESTABLISHING IDENTITY AND TURNING TOWARDS THE FUTURE. These themes are discussed in relation to extant literature and theoretical approaches to identity development and stigma. Results indicated that being taken into care profoundly disrupted a pre-existing identity and removed continuity and coherence in participants’ lives. For many of the young people, once they had entered care, they experienced daily struggles with themselves and others. Analysis revealed a sense of brokenness as well as transformation with many reporting personal growth as a result of their journey. The findings also highlight the importance of ‘meaning making’ in determining a more advanced identity development. Practical applications to the role of the EP and limitations are discussed with some suggestions for further research.
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Tsukayama, John K. "By any means necessary : an interpretive phenomenological analysis study of post 9/11 American abusive violence in Iraq." Thesis, University of St Andrews, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10023/4510.
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This study examines the phenomenon of abusive violence (AV) in the context of the American Post-9/11 Counter-terrorism and Counter-insurgency campaigns. Previous research into atrocities by states and their agents has largely come from examinations of totalitarian regimes with well-developed torture and assassination institutions. The mechanisms influencing willingness to do harm have been examined in experimental studies of obedience to authority and the influences of deindividuation, dehumanization, context and system. This study used Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to examine the lived experience of AV reported by fourteen American military and intelligence veterans. Participants were AV observers, objectors, or abusers. Subjects described why AV appeared sensible at the time, how methods of violence were selected, and what sense they made of their experiences after the fact. Accounts revealed the roles that frustration, fear, anger and mission pressure played to prompt acts of AV that ranged from the petty to heinous. Much of the AV was tied to a shift in mission view from macro strategic aims of CT and COIN to individual and small group survival. Routine hazing punishment soldiers received involving forced exercise and stress positions made similar acts inflicted on detainees unrecognizable as abusive. Overt and implied permissiveness from military superiors enabled AV extending to torture, and extra-judicial killings. Attempting to overcome feelings of vulnerability, powerlessness and rage, subjects enacted communal punishment through indiscriminate beatings and shooting. Participants committed AV to amuse themselves and humiliate their enemies; some killed detainees to force confessions from others, conceal misdeeds, and avoid routine paperwork. Participants realized that AV practices were unnecessary, counter-productive, and self-damaging. Several reduced or halted their AV as a result. The lived experience of AV left most respondents feeling guilt, shame, and inadequacy, whether they committed abuse or failed to stop it.
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Triglia, Concetta. "Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis: Exploring the Experiences of Eye Bank Coordinators When Approaching Families of Decedents for Eye Donation." Diss., NSUWorks, 2018. https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_hs_stuetd/9.
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This dissertation was used to addresses a group of individuals who work as eye bank coordinators. These individuals call families and approach them for eye donations from a loved one who has just passed away. An interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used to explain the lived experience of eye bank coordinators who call families for consent of eye tissue. The focus was to understand the dedication of the coordinators to giving the gift of sight and exploring the positive and negative experiences of eye bank coordinators. IPA is used for a keen understanding of eye bank coordinators, and the investigator gained insight as to why their role and well-being is important to eye banks by conducting and analyzing the interviews through the lived experiences of eye bank coordinators. The theoretical underpinnings of this research were based on the theory of planned behavior and self-perception theory. Four participants were interviewed as to their positive and negative experiences in their daily work. The research questions were What are the positive and negative experiences of eye bank coordinators when requesting permission for eye donations from bereaved families (RQ1)? and How do the positive and negative lived experience of eye bank coordinators influence their adjustment of strategies when requesting permission for eye donations from bereaved families (RQ2)? Encountering positive and enthusiastic family donors, needing to understand the situation or grief of family members, encountering closed-minded family members, and limited negative encounters experienced were the main themes that addressed RQ1. The main themes that addressed RQ2 were having the energy and motivation to seek for more donors, ensuring the right information was conveyed to the families, feeling more relaxed and comfortable, continuing to explain and ensure the correct information was conveyed, coaching and collecting oneself back, knowing how to read the actions and reactions of families, and learning from experiences and becoming more cautious.
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Alexander, Joseph R. "An Interpretive Phenomenological Inquiry Into Fulfillment Of Choice Theory's Four Basic Psychological Needs Through Console Video Game Engagement." Kent State University / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1425243488.
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Shanahan, Denise Julia. "The experiences of Registered Nurses in delivering end-of-life care for vulnerable older adults : an interpretive phenomenological analysis." Thesis, Cardiff University, 2018. http://orca.cf.ac.uk/117875/.
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Background The largest numbers of people dying in the UK are over 85. They are more likely to have multi-morbidity and frailty contributing to vulnerability at end-of life. This study critically explores seven registered nurses (RN's) professional experience of delivering end-of-life care for vulnerable older adults. Method Data was collected using minimally structured interviews. Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was employed and assisted in 'giving voice' to the concerns of these RN's. The RN's were asked to describe a memorable clinical experience(s) of end-of-life care involving vulnerable older adults with frailty. This approach was designed to provide focus and to elicit their experiences grounded in clinical practice. Consistent with the philosophical approach of IPA, the RN's individual experiences were analysed descriptively, conceptually and linguistically. They were subsequently combined to elicit their shared experiences. A review of the literature concerning the experiences of delivering end-of-life care was subsequently interwoven with the findings of this study. Finally to deepen the analysis, their stories were interpreted using the theoretical frameworks of comfort theory, awareness and temporal aspects of dying, and knowledge-in-practice-in-context. A section on reflective practice concludes this discussion. Findings Much of the RN's experiences are not novel. The overarching shared experience is that memorable clinical dying and death experiences are imbued with 'emotional work'. This is underpinned by the common themes of 'knowing' and 'doing'. Facilitation of the good enough death involved awareness of dying, recognising imminent dying and being able to provide comfort for the patient and their loved ones. Barriers involved futile treatments, staff and family's unpreparedness, and inability to provide sustained comfort. The original contribution of this study includes a little gem "older people's deaths are more run of the mill", the problem of a good enough death for whom, and IPA contributing to the development of reflective nursing knowledge and practice.
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Watson, Ian R. "Eastern and Western learning theories in transnational higher education : an interpretive phenomenological analysis case study of a Malaysian college." Thesis, Northumbria University, 2017. http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/36240/.
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The current and past research into Trans National Higher Education (TNHE) from the experiences of teaching staff is limited and principally from the perspective of the western staff member teaching overseas students. This research bridges the gap that exists in the research literature, as the role and experiences of, and the influences upon Malaysian staff when teaching a western degree is one that is overlooked but has an important influence on the students they teach. The western learning style is very individualistic and student centred, whilst the eastern learning style is very collectivist with strong influences from Confucian Heritage Culture (CHC). The methodology chosen to investigate the views, opinions and feelings of the five volunteers from Hotec College, was Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). IPA allows the voice of the Malaysian teacher to be heard, as it is grounded in the participant’s world, it enables interpretation through Phenomenology and Hermeneutics. IPA’s ideographic approach means that one interviewee transcript is analysed at a time to elicit meaning and the development of themes, these themes allow group superordinate and subordinate themes to be generated. The results generated three superordinate themes and nine subordinate themes. Findings indicate that the Malaysian teacher exhibits three selves: eastern, transitional and western. There are also CHC effects on teaching, and strong influences of the CHC concept of Li. Additionally there are influences on the Malaysian teachers that impacts on their self, these included the CHC concept of saving face. Existing studies into TNHE demonstrate a progression of the student from an eastern self to a western self. This investigation realises that Malaysian teachers demonstrate the same acculturation to the western educational style as students, but they must also be able to revert to their eastern self as they teach in both learning styles.
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Sayers, Lauren. "Mothers' experiences of hospice in the care of their child : an interpretive phenomenological analysis of reflective diaries and interviews." Thesis, University of Leicester, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/2381/31598.
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The present study has three constituent parts. The first is a critical literature review, the second is a self-contained research report and the third is a critical appraisal of the research from the researcher’s perspective.
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Sakhi, Jahangeer. "An exploration of therapists' experiences of conducting mentalization based therapy with borderline personality disorder clients : an interpretive phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of Surrey, 2016. http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/812809/.
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This part of the portfolio encompasses the research dossiers that cover various papers submitted as part of my Practitioner Doctorate in Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology at the University of Surrey. The research has been written throughout my training as a counselling psychologist, capturing features of both my personal and professional development during my training. The dossiers present the research facets of the course, all of which emphasise my main interests and competencies. The research dossier includes three papers: a literature review and two qualitative research studies. The literature review explores and compares two models of borderline personality disorder, specifically the cognitive model and the mentalization based therapy model. The first empirical study utilises grounded theory in exploring Muslim cultural identity, how this might influence their ways of seeking psychological help, their perspectives on psychodynamic therapy, and its compatibility with Muslim cultural and religious values. The second empirical study relates to the literature review and explores therapists’ experiences of conducting mentalization based therapy with borderline personality disorder clients, using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis.
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Hood, Angela. "The Experience of Sexual Abuse of Afro Caribbean Women: The Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis of the Particularities Attached to Disclosure." Diss., NSUWorks, 2019. https://nsuworks.nova.edu/shss_dft_etd/35.
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Sexual abuse is often associated with long-term distressing effects. The experience of sexual abuse differs between survivors and the disclosure of the abuse is a complicated process that may have many particularities attached. For this study, I conducted an interpretative phenomenological analysis to understand how Afro-Caribbean women who experienced sexual abuse understand and make meaning of their experiences and the particularities attached to disclosure. Although prior research regarding sexual abuse has been conducted, research amongst Afro-Caribbean women has been minimal. Further absent from the sexual abuse literature is the lived experience of this population and the meaning they ascribe to their experience. This study utilized semi-structured interviews to elicit data from a sample of five women who identify as Afro-Caribbean or Afro-American women of Caribbean decent who experienced sexual abuse. The emergent themes from the analysis were identity of self as a sexual abuse victim, protection of self from the perpetrator, release of self during and after disclosure, and resilience of self. Themes from the analysis of the participant interviews revealed the experience of sexual abuse in the context of Afro-Caribbean women. This information provides valuable knowledge that may contribute to the larger field of marriage and family therapy by expanding the horizon of cultural awareness around this specific population.
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Shorrock, Matthew Peter. "An in-depth exploration of the experience and sense-making of transactional analyst psychotherapists working with clients who present with Internet addiction." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2013. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/an-indepth-exploration-of-the-experience-and-sensemaking-of-transactional-analyst-psychotherapists-working-with-clients-who-present-with-internet-addiction(569dedbc-5bb9-4da3-9bfa-57e1479c9c24).html.
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Background: This thesis explores, in-depth, the experience and sense-making of transactional analyst psychotherapists working with clients who present with Internet addiction (IA). It engages with the therapist’s broad experience and understanding of Internet addiction presentation, therapeutic assessment, ‘diagnosis’ and ‘treatment’ rather than the singular experience, expression, and meaning-making of the individual client. Method: As a counselling psychologist trainee, I was particularly interested in sampling highly experienced therapists, with an extensive range of skills developed through a robust clinical training. Four therapist participants, all professional members of the European Association of Transactional Analysis (EATA), were interviewed using semi-structured, one-to-one interviews and the material was analysed using interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA). Findings and Discussion: Four higher-order concepts emerged within this study. They concerned: the complexity of IA; aetiological and predisposing factors; functions and features of IA; and treatment factors. Practical and theoretical implications for future research, clinical supervision, treatment, psycho-educational and political programmes are presented. Of the key emergent findings the Internet was understood by participants as a conduit or medium for addiction given a high prevalence of an underlying ‘disorders’. All of the participants believed in the existence of childhood aetiological roots which underpinned comorbidity with IA. Attachment difficulties in childhood would often predispose individuals to develop issues around loneliness, low self-esteem, control, loss and instability, and cognitive dissonance later in life. Participants believed a relationship existed between depression, low self-esteem and escapism as contributing factors. Conclusion: A systematic review of the extant research is proposed, along with quantitative studies to specifically evaluate the strength of this relationship. Further empirical research is particularly recommended to explore how these factors can predispose individuals to developing sub-types of IA, and especially in the context of historic childhood abuse and / or neglect. The complex nature and aetiology of IA can demand a high level of clinical expertise from professionals who would benefit from specific trainings concerning childhood attachment difficulties. Integrating a psychodynamic approach, or being aware of transference processes, could possibly enhance treatment effectiveness, and help safeguard both clients and therapists from counter-therapeutic interventions.
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Bowers, David D. "The Lived Experiences of Mexican American Families of Sexual Minority Persons: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis." The Ohio State University, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu156802215172081.
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Cooper, Rebecca. "Confronting the ghosts : an interpretive phenomenological analysis of parents' experience of making links between their childhood and current parenting style." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/24482.
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Research on the intergenerational transmission of attachment (Trevarthen, 1977; Main, Kaplan & Cassidy, 1985; Main and Hesse, 1990; and Cassidy, Woodhouse, Cooper, Hoffman, Powell & Rodenberg, 2005) has indicated that, to improve her child’s attachment security, a mother may need to initially address her own attachment representations. Various interventions have therefore been designed to facilitate parents making links between their own experiences of being parented, and the way in which they currently parent their children. Research has shown these interventions to have favourable outcomes, yet the process of change is inadequately understood. During the current study, participants from the Making Links Service (an intervention recently established in Fife) were given semi-structured interviews. The methodology was qualitative and Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (Smith, 1996) was used to analyse these interviews. The aim was to explore parents’ experiences of the making links process and the intervention they had received. Eight super-ordinate themes emerged from the analysis. The first described parents’ experiences prior to engaging with the service, from difficult childhood events to episodes of struggling in the more recent past. The second, third and fourth super-ordinate themes encompassed the emotional, cognitive and behavioural changes brought about by the making links process. The fifth described the parents’ tendency to use comparison throughout their narratives, and the various functions this may have served. The sixth concerned the impact of the parents’ relationship with the therapist on the work, and the seventh how the work had affected their relationships with others in their lives. Finally the eighth super-ordinate theme represented how the parents perceived public services and the current service in which they were engaged.
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Bourne, Joshua. "The experience of videoconferencing and face-to face counselling from an older client's perspective : an Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) study." Thesis, University of Roehampton, 2018. https://pure.roehampton.ac.uk/portal/en/studentthesis/The-Experience-of-Videoconferencing-and-Face-to-Face-Counselling-from-an-Older-Client’s-Perspective(fd3c095f-9b9c-46fb-8779-8c3b54572b93).html.
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This thesis focuses on the experiences of videoconferencing and face-to-face counselling of clients ages 60 or older. Using qualitative methodology to provide insight into their accounts, it aims to enhance existing research in this area through the use of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). The phenomenological and interpretive nature of this methodology allows for an in-depth look into individual perspectives in engaging with a therapist via both videoconferencing and in-person from within and on the periphery of the session itself. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and were carried out with five individuals (who were therapists-as-clients). These individuals have had at least six sessions of therapy with a minimum of at least one session conducted via videoconferencing technology, in this case using Skype (2017) video-chat internet technology. Transcripts of the interviews were analysed using IPA. Analysis of the interviews yielded four superordinate themes. These were the salience of the physical space, suggesting that physical space remains important in videoconferencing therapy; resourcing the ending process, which indicates that both therapeutic modalities raise specific issues regarding how endings are managed. The relationship with the medium as a dynamic process emphasises that participants were able to work with videoconferencing technology despite having initial doubt. The fourth theme, the therapeutic relationship transcends the medium suggests that regardless of modality, it is the therapeutic relationship is of paramount importance. Implications of these themes are discussed both in terms of the theoretical understanding of older clients’ experiences of therapy and in terms of therapeutic practice.
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Edmondson, Suzanne Marie. "An interpretive phenomenological analysis of the lived experiences of young people with a moderate hearing loss attending mainstream secondary school." Thesis, University of Birmingham, 2017. http://etheses.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/7829/.
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Research indicates that children with hearing loss face a number of difficulties academically, socially and emotionally. Although there has been much research with the severe to profound deaf population there has been little research into the life experiences of children with moderate hearing loss who attend mainstream secondary schools. This research sought to address this by examining the experiences of five Year nine children with moderate hearing loss. Data was gathered through semi-structured interviews in the young person’s school setting and was analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Although each participant had unique experiences there seemed to be a number of common themes arising including; coping and support, social acceptance, self-concept and confidence, auditory factors and teachers and learning. This study indicates that young people with moderate hearing loss continue to face social, emotional and academic challenges. With educational psychologists regularly visiting schools there appears to be a role for them in increasing deaf awareness and checking that young people with a hearing loss are receiving the necessary support.
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Solomon, Laura Elizabeth. "Reconstructing Autism: A Phenomenological Study of the Relationship Between Parents and their Children Diagnosed with An Autism Spectrum Disorder." Wright State University Professional Psychology Program / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wsupsych1307496223.
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