Dissertations / Theses: 'Phenomenological analysis'

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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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Drummond, Hava. "Demystifying psychiatric inpatients : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, Regent's University, 2010. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.646053.

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Purpose: This study explored the lived experiences of inpatients in an adult acute psychiatric ward aiming to bring the voices, individual journeys and everyday worlds of psychiatric inpatients to the research arena. It tried to understand the meaning of psychiatric illness, acute hospitalization experience and the effects of these upon people‘s lives and identity. Lastly, it investigated the psychologists‘ role in acute wards. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten adult inpatients in one psychiatric acute ward in the south of England. Data was collected and analysed according to the interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) method leading to case and group analyses of interview transcripts. Results: Themes of inpatient life were found to be: (1) admission and experiences of the early days; (2) every day life on the ward; (3) maintaining connections with the outside world; (4) relationships with other patients; (5) relationships with nursing staff; (6) relationships with psychiatrists; (7) experiences of being sectioned; (8) experiences of medical treatment and (9) reactions to inpatient care. Illness journey themes were determined to be: (1) Making sense of illness; (2) experiences of illness symptoms; (3) reactions to illness; (4) way to recovery; (5) impact on self / identity; (6) impact on life and (7) anticipation of life after illness / hospital care. Conclusions: The results show, in greater detail than in previous studies, that inpatient care and treatment can be dehumanizing and that issues of psychiatric inpatients need immediate attention from service providers. The study shows vividly that social inequalities and stigma are still problematic areas in mental health. A central theme of the research is the importance of supportive relationships to clients' recovery and wellbeing. The congruence of the recovery model with counselling psychology principles is clarified and the exciting possibility that counselling psychologists could implement the recovery model is explored.

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Krebs, Stephanie Russell. "Voices of interfaith dialogue| A phenomenological analysis." Thesis, Colorado State University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3635638.

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The purpose of this interpretive phenomenological study was to explore the lived-experiences of students participating in interfaith dialogue at the Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) Interfaith Leadership Institute (ILI) in Atlanta. The lived-experiences of the participants were explored though the following research questions: (1) How do participants define interfaith dialogue in their own words? (2) How do participants experience interfaith dialogue? (3) What do participants perceive that they learn or gain through participation in interfaith dialogue? A purposive sample of eleven participants who self-selected to attend the ILI were recruited through the assistance of the IFYC staff. The researcher conducted a brief face-to-face screening in Atlanta with each participant, followed by a semi-structured interview via Skype or phone. Data was analyzed using an interpretive phenomenological approach, inductively looking for themes to emerge. Results demonstrated that the lived-experience of interfaith dialogue was characterized by: (1) the role of the environment, (2) the value of individual relationships through sharing and storytelling, (3) holding an ecumenical worldview, which led to the (4) strengthening of the individual's faith or non-faith tradition. The results of this study support past research on curricular intergroup dialogue and serves as a vehicle to translate similar outcomes to a co-curricular format. Recommendations include: intentionally creating environments to foster interfaith dialogue, expanding formats of interfaith dialogue to include co-curricular options and experiential opportunities, and increasing religious literacy through education and training. In addition, expanding the faith discussion to include the secular and others that do not fit with the current paradigm of religion must be explored.

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DuBose-Morris, Ragan A. "An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Telehealth Champions." NSUWorks, 2014. http://nsuworks.nova.edu/gscis_etd/140.

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The implementation of telehealth applications is resource intensive and fraught with challenges unique to the people and places involved. The use of telehealth to provide clinical care to patients, educate patients and providers, and conduct research studies to advance medical science has been shown to positively affect issues of access and the quality of care. Previous research has focused on the use of specific technologies, known barriers to adoption and diffusion, and the general efficacy of these applications. Few studies have researched the role champions play in the deployment and operation of telehealth networks. The researcher proposed conducting an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) of clinicians, educators and technical professionals within a successful telehealth network to determine the lived experiences that identify them as champions in the field. Three research questions were studied: 1) What do telehealth champions believe to be the human elements necessary to advance telehealth systems?; 2) How do these telehealth champions explain their empowerment during the creation and use of telehealth networks?; and 3) How do these champions use shared processes and experiences to help spur engagement? Semi-structured interviews with 16 champions from the three disciplines were conducted to explore their lived experiences as part of a telehealth network. Seven champion themes - modern pioneers; champion teams; agents of change; knowledge brokers; supported by management; advocates, not champions; and well-prepared visionaries - emerged from the iterative review and analysis of data. Findings suggest that telehealth champions are not born but instead created. They are modern pioneers who function as part of innovative telehealth teams. Champions also serve as agents of change who utilize their knowledge of disruptive technologies to advocate for improvement in established healthcare systems. They are problem solvers who serve as resources for their colleagues, organizations and collaborative networks. Telehealth champions channel the universal goals of improving patient care and expanding healthcare access to overcome adoption barriers. Applying the ideals of what it means to be champions and how they overcome barriers to new telehealth applications could prove to be very beneficial for those tasked with developing new networks.

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DuBose-Morris, Ragan. "An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Telehealth Champions." Thesis, Nova Southeastern University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3610224.

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The implementation of telehealth applications is resource intensive and fraught with challenges unique to the people and places involved. The use of telehealth to provide clinical care to patients, educate patients and providers, and conduct research studies to advance medical science has been shown to positively affect issues of access and the quality of care. Previous research has focused on the use of specific technologies, known barriers to adoption and diffusion, and the general efficacy of these applications. Few studies have researched the role champions play in the deployment and operation of telehealth networks. The researcher proposed conducting an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) of clinicians, educators and technical professionals within a successful telehealth network to determine the lived experiences that identify them as champions in the field.

Three research questions were studied: 1) What do telehealth champions believe to be the human elements necessary to advance telehealth systems?; 2) How do these telehealth champions explain their empowerment during the creation and use of telehealth networks?; and 3) How do these champions use shared processes and experiences to help spur engagement? Semi-structured interviews with 16 champions from the three disciplines were conducted to explore their lived experiences as part of a telehealth network. Seven champion themes—modern pioneers; champion teams; agents of change; knowledge brokers; supported by management; advocates, not champions; and well-prepared visionaries—emerged from the iterative review and analysis of data. Findings suggest that telehealth champions are not born but instead created. They are modern pioneers who function as part of innovative telehealth teams. Champions also serve as agents of change who utilize their knowledge of disruptive technologies to advocate for improvement in established healthcare systems. They are problem solvers who serve as resources for their colleagues, organizations and collaborative networks. Telehealth champions channel the universal goals of improving patient care and expanding healthcare access to overcome adoption barriers. Applying the ideals of what it means to be champions and how they overcome barriers to new telehealth applications could prove to be very beneficial for those tasked with developing new networks.

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Saporta, Albert. "Phenomenological analysis of charged lepton flavour changes." Thesis, Lyon, 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019LYSE1110/document.

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Dans cette thèse de doctorat, nous étudions les processus de violation de la saveur des leptons chargés dans le cadre de la théorie des champs effective, dans laquelle les effets de nouvelle physique peuvent être paramétrés par des opérateurs invariants de jauge et de dimension plus élevées, construits avec les champs du modèle standard. La découverte de l'oscillation des neutrinos est une preuve claire que la violation de la saveur leptonique peut se produire et que les neutrinos ont une masse. Dans le modèle standard avec des neutrinos massifs, les processus de violation de la saveur des leptons chargés sont fortement supprimés, et la découverte de tels processus serait un signal clair de physique au-delà du modèle standard. Après une introduction générale sur le modèle standard de la physique des particules et au-delà, ce manuscrit contient deux chapitres d’introduction. Le premier chapitre présente le contexte théorique et expérimental pour les recherches de processus de violation de la saveur des leptons chargés, et leur potentiel pour contraindre les modèles de nouvelle physique. Nous faisons une revue de nombreux processus et des expériences actuelles, puis nous discutons des perspectives pour les expériences à venir. Le deuxième chapitre décrit le formalisme de l'approche de la théorie des champs effective. Nous discutons des principes de la renormalisation et du calcul des boucles avec la régularisation dimensionnelle. Nous discutons également des équations du groupe de renormalisation qui décrivent l’évolution et le mélange des coefficients avec l'échelle d'énergie. Enfin, nous abordons deux approches différentes dans la théorie des champs effective. Après avoir introduit le contexte expérimental et le formalisme de la théorie des champs effective, nous étudions la conversion d’un muon en électron dans les noyaux dans une approche top-down, et la violation de la saveur des leptons chargés dans les désintégrations à deux et trois corps de mésons pseudo-scalaires dans une approche bottom-up. Nous listons d'abord les opérateurs et les coefficients associés qui contribuent aux processus. Dans notre travail, nous nous concentrerons principalement sur les opérateurs de dimension six. Nous calculons les rapports de branchement pour chaque processus en fonction des coefficients des opérateurs à l 'échelle expérimentale et utilisons les bornes expérimentales pour contraindre les coefficients. Nous utilisons également les équations du groupe de renormalisation pour calculer l’évolution et le mélange des coefficients avec l'échelle d'énergie dans les approches top-down et bottom-up. Les résultats présentés dans cette thèse sont basés sur deux publications [1, 2]
In this doctoral thesis, we investigate charged lepton flavour violating processes in effective field theory, in which possible new physics effects can be parametrized by higher dimensional gauge invariant operators built from Standard Model fields. The discovery of neutrino oscillations is a clear evidence that lepton flavour violation can occur and that neutrinos are massive. In the Standard Model extended with massive neutrinos, charged lepton flavour violating processes are strongly suppressed, and the discovery of such processes would be a clear signal of physics beyond the Standard Model. After a general introduction on the Standard Model of particle physics and beyond, this manuscript contains two introductory chapters. The first one introduce the theoretical and experimental context for the searches of charged lepton flavour violating processes, and their huge potential to constrain new physics model. We make a review of many processes and the current experiments, then we discuss the prospects for the upcoming experiments. The second chapter describe the formalism of the effective field theory approach. We discuss the principles of renormalization and loop integrals calculations with dimensional regularization. We also discuss the renormalization group equations that describe the running and the mixing of the coefficients with the energy scale. Finally, we discuss two different approaches in effective field theories. After introducing the experimental context and the effective field theory formalism, we study the μ → e conversion on nuclei in a top-down approach and charged lepton flavour violating two and three body decays of pseudoscalar mesons in a bottom-up approach. We first list all the operators and their associated coefficients that contribute to the processes. In our work, we mostly focus on dimension six operators. We compute the branching ratios for each processes as a function of the operator coefficients at the experimental scale, and use the experimental upper limit to constrain the coefficients. We also use the renormalization group equations to compute the running and the mixing of the coefficients with energy scale in both top-down and bottom-up approaches. The results discussed in this thesis are based on two publications [1, 2]

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Smith, Richard. "How do existential-phenomenologically trained Counselling Psychologists experience working with dreams? : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, Regent's University, 2013. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.646046.

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There appears to be a dearth of research into the experience of existential-phenomenological Counselling Psychologists when working with dreams in therapeutic practice. This study is an attempt to bridge this gap in current understanding through a systematic use of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. During this study a great deal of underlying commonalities and to a lesser degree, differences between the four participants were uncovered. The main commonalities in the participants’ experience of dreamwork were based around the focus on the relationship, staying close to the manifest content of the dream, caution in imposing the therapist’s own meaning, dream meanings as dynamic, dreams approached as metaphors, a general acceptance about a lack of structured existential-phenomenological dream model, dreams as means to foster insight and a widening of awareness. The participants’ experiences highlighted a tension between working existentially and integrating aspects from other therapeutic modalities such as Jungian and Gestalt oriented interventions. This study could provide Counselling Psychologists, particularly those trained to work within an existential-phenomenological framework, with ideas on how they might integrate dreamwork into their current therapeutic practice.

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Langan, Natasha Siobhan. "Transwomen's experience of transitioning : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of Southampton, 2012. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.618758.

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Transgender women, or transwomen, are classified as male at birth but identify as female (Operario, Soma, & Underhill, 2008). They undergo a transition process to change sex and gender, typically involving medical intervention from health services. This thesis comprises a literature review of factors that affect the psychological wellbeing of transgender people, and an empirical paper which is a qualitative research paper investigating transwomen's experience of transitioning in health services in the UK. The first part of the literature review provides background to gender identity disorder. The second part outlines themes identified in the literature as factors that affect transgender people's psychological wellbeing these were; mental health issues, sexual health, transphobia (see Appendix I Glossary of Terms), employment issues and barriers to healthcare access. The empirical paper is a qualitative study that investigates transwomen's experience Of transitioning in the health service. Three superordinate themes were identified; 'Meaning and Description of Transition " 'Journey to and through Transition', and 'Experience of Transitioning in Health Services '. The findings from this research indicate a need for more training and awareness around transgender health issues, and the need to promote 'culturally competent' care by health professionals, particularly General Practitioners (GPs). Evidence of involvement with mental health services and clinical psychology were absent from pa11icipants' narratives, despite description of mental difficulties. Clinical Psychologists have a future role in introducing care that is 'culturally competent' through psychotherapy provision, training and consultation with other professionals, in order to improve transwomen's experience of transition inside and outside of health care service.

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Rapp, Christina M. "Understanding the career-ending injury a phenomenological analysis /." Click here to access thesis, 2007. http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/etd/archive/spring2007/christina_m_rapp/rapp_christina_m_200701_ms.pdf.

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Thesis (M.S.)--Georgia Southern University, 2007.
"A dissertation submitted to the Graduate Faculty of Georgia Southern University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Education." Under the direction of Daniel R. Czech. ETD. Electronic version approved: May 2007. Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-62) and appendices.

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Jacobs, Emma Anne. "Living with manic experiences : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of Hertfordshire, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/2299/4541.

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Although psychological research into manic experiences is increasing, it remains an underresearched phenomenon. In particular, there is a dearth of qualitative research exploring these experiences in a clinical sample of people diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. This study examined six participants’ experiences of mania using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Through semi-structured interviews, the participants provided detailed accounts of how they made sense of and experienced their manic states. Three master themes were described: “A mixed relationship with mania,” “A separate and controlled self”, and “The struggle to be different.” The first master theme explored the participants’ mixed and ambivalent relationship with their manic experiences. These were viewed as both alluring and dangerous, but overall the perceived costs had outweighed the benefits, for all but one of the participants. Most participants described losses in relation to giving up their manic experiences, as well as losses related to the destructive consequences of their episodes. The second master theme examined perceptions of mania as a separate, uncontrollable phenomenon, over which they had little influence. It was hypothesised that these explanations served to relieve these participants from underlying negative emotions, such as guilt, regret, shame and selfstigma. The third master theme described how manic experiences had represented struggles to be different. These included a struggle against society; a struggle to experience a preferred self; and a struggle to access very unique experiences or abilities. A number of issues were discussed in relation to the above themes. These included positive and conflicting appraisals of high moods; loss; entrapment and helplessness; ambivalence; negative moral emotions and a preferred manic identity. A range of therapeutic approaches were suggested as potentially helpful for some of these issues. These included Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Constructivist and Compassion therapies. Additionally, the findings of the study provided support for existing therapies for Bipolar Disorder; particularly Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal & Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT).

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Stead, Joanne Helen. "Becoming an Occupational Therapist : an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis." Thesis, University of Huddersfield, 2016. http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/33793/.

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This research explores professional identity formation amongst occupational therapy students. Professional identity is examined within an occupational science framework. Much has been written, in recent years, about the professional identity development of occupational therapists during the first stages of their career focusing on preceptorship (Morley, 2006, Tryssenaar, 1999) but the concept of initial professional identity formation remains under examined. This thesis addresses that gap by following one student’s journey of becoming an occupational therapist from enrolment to graduating on an undergraduate occupational therapy course. Five in-depth interviews were carried out over three years. This was situated against a series of focus groups drawn from the same cohort. The Kawa model (Iwama, 2006) was used as a data collection and analytical tool. Three overarching themes which highlight the processes involved in professional identity formation, were identified • Establishing occupational coherence; the participants needed to make sense of their occupational history. It was important for participants to explain and present themselves as having developed occupational coherence over time. • Managing occupational adaptation; the participants dealt with many challenges as they coped with transitions and a changing sense of self. It was important that they developed agency and feelings of competence on their professional journey. •Developing a new identity; the participants explored how they adapted to new possibilities as they experienced the doing of occupational therapy. Their new occupational identity was congruent their own personal values. This interpretative phenomenological analysis makes a significant contribution to the small body of knowledge around professional identity formation in occupational therapy. The longitudinal approach created a nuanced narrative which expounds the complex ongoing process. It highlighted the importance of paying attention to the processes of doing, being, belonging and becoming. The fundamental importance of enabling students to develop an occupational perspective to understand their developing professional identity is identified.

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Ehle, Michelle M. "Descriptive Phenomenological Analysis of Influences to Death Anxiety." Antioch University / OhioLINK, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch158092019845617.

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Miller, Raissa. "Experiences Learning Interpersonal Neurobiology: an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2014. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc699972/.

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Neuroscience is increasingly part of the national dialogue regarding mental health. The field of interpersonal neurobiology may offer a framework for helping mental health professionals identify and apply the most relevant neuroscience principles to counseling. This study explored mental health professionals’ experiences learning IPNB. I conducted semi-structured interviews with participants (n = 6), all of whom were licensed mental health professionals and had completed a year-long study in the application of IPNB through Nurturing the Heart with the Brain in Mind. I analyzed the data, along with a research partner, according to interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) protocol. Four super-ordinate themes emerged from the analysis: (1) learning process as dynamic and engaging, (2) deepening knowledge and understanding of self and others, (3) personal and professional growth, and (4) impact on therapeutic practice. A number of sub-ordinate themes also emerged through the analysis , including experiential learning; learning through group process; influence of the past on the present; increased understanding of the change process; increased compassion, empathy, and acceptance for self and for others; increased confidence; using IPNB to educate clients; using IPNB to conceptualize clients; and using IPNB to select interventions. Finally, I identified three higher-order constructs that appeared embedded within and across themes: learning as ongoing, person of the participant, and person of the instructor. The findings in this study suggest that participants’ learning of IPNB had a significant impact on their personal and professional development, specifically in areas related to characteristics of effective counselors. The findings also suggest that these meaningful changes occurred in a learning environment characterized by emotional engagement, experiential activities, and group process. Limitations to this research, as well as further discussion of the results are included. Implications for future research, clinical practice, and counselor education are also offered.

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Delargy, Helen. "Women's experience of obesity : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, Bangor University, 2002. http://e.bangor.ac.uk/4361/.

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Although obesity is known to pose significant health risks, the prevalence has recently increased rapidly, with almost one fifth of women obese in 1996. Although research suggests that most people understand the behaviour changes necessary for weight control, few people appear to be engaging in the required behaviour to improve their health. With reference to the literature this thesis considered how an understanding of psychological factors can contribute to understanding and treating the condition. The research was found to be at a relatively early stage in terms of understanding the experience of obesity. In such situations qualitative research methods can explore experience in detail, providing information about phenomena such as thought processes and emotions, and may be of heuristic value. To address these issues a community sample of obese women (n 7) were interviewed about their weight and related issues. Participants' accounts were subjected to an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis to elucidate their views of their situation through an interpretative process. They presented their understanding of how they had come to be and remain in their situation (a collection of themes entitled Explanatory Models'). Although participants expressed the view that weight is under individuals' control, they indicated that weight-control was not currently possible or desirable for themselves (Beliefs about the Controllability of Weight'). Being big had negative personal meanings and was associated with Abstract & Declarations 1.2 emotional distress ('Persona! Meaning of Being Big'). Interestingly participants described processes that appeared to mediate between being big and the personal impact of this, including not thinking of themselves as big, viewing size as unimportant in their lives, and making favourable comparisons between themselves and others or previous selves (Mediating Processes'). These findings were discussed with reference to the literature and their implications for future clinical and research approaches. Issues related to the research process were also discussed.

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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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Oluyori, Tammy Itunuoluwa. "Shame, guilt and eating disorders : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2014. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/shame-guilt-and-eating-disorders-an-interpretative-phenomenological-analysis(e51d09c5-2d51-45ef-a166-15bc37fcd2c5).html.

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Background: Eating disorders are commonly occurring illnesses that frequently cause substantial physical, emotional and psychosocial impairments (Fairburn, et al., 2008). The prevalence of this debilitating condition has led to substantial efforts by researchers and clinicians to search for different ways of understanding the illness for the sole purpose of increasing the presently poor treatment outcomes. Existing theoretical and research literature looking at the role of shame and guilt in eating disorders have put forward a convincing assertion that shame and guilt are poignant features in the psychopathology and symptomatology of the condition. However, these reports have not provided in-depth explanation into how people suffering from eating disorders experience shame and guilt and very little qualitative research has been conducted in this area. Likewise, the interwoven relationship and the differences between shame and guilt and their role in eating disorders psychopathology and symptomatology remain unclear. Aims and Method: The present study is an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) that recognises the uniqueness of an individual’s experience of complex phenomenon such as eating disorder. Thus it aims to explore the understanding and sense-making of shame and guilt experiences by listening to the voices of six people who have been diagnosed and treated for eating disorders using semi-structured interviewing method. The study also explores the role of shame and guilt in treatment particularly their implication in the disclosure of information in the course of treatment. Findings and Discussion: The analysis identified five main themes; the intensity of shame and guilt experience AND the pervasiveness of shame and guilt experience, Guilt and shame as integrated into all facets of the ED, Existential questioning of identity, shame and guilt lived out and developed in different context/ Locus of responsibility. Contribution to knowledge: The study provides deeper understanding of participants’ subjective experience of shame and guilt. The study highlights that shame and guilt are experiences that are intertwined with all facets of eating disorders as well as the individual’s identity. Finally, shame and guilt were described as experiences that negatively impacted on treatment process. The implications of this for counseling psychology practice are discussed, and suggestions for future research are made.

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Augustine, T. J. "Men's experience of body image : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of East London, 2010. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.533020.

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The current research study sought to investigate the phenomenon of body image in males. Over the past decade there has been an increase in research in the area of male body image. This has been due to a number of factors including the rise in the visibility of the male body in popular culture (Gill et al, 2005) which some men may experience an increasing pressure to conform to (De Souza & Ciclitira, 2005; Fawkner & McMurray, 2002). The documented rise in the prevalence of eating disorders in men (Copperman, 2000) may also be of interest as body image dissatisfaction is believed to be a central factor in understanding eating disorders (Connan, 1998). The current study aims to develop existing research in this area by exploring the impact of changing social and cultural contextso n men's experienceso f their body image. These aims were achieved by using a qualitative approach, employing Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Participants were recruited between the ages of 24- 30 and a total of seven participants were interviewed throughout the London and Kent area. Male gym users, who may have a particular interest in their body image, were selected as a suitable sample in which to discuss their experiences of their body image and their masculine identity. The semi- structured interview method was chosen for the collection of data. The interviews were then analysed using IPA to provide an in-depth account of men's subjective experiences and meaning making processes in relation to their body images and masculinities, and sociocultural influences that can impact on these. The results highlighted the key finding of `conflict and masculinity' which encapsulates the on-going tension that emerged for many of the participants when making sense of their body image. Discussion surrounded the importance of body image in the construction of a masculine identity whilst at the same time body image was experienced as `non- masculine'. From the data, the main issues to arise focused on the symbolic meaning of body image and the extent to which this impacted on the participant's identity and self esteem. This included the themes of `success' and `control and mastery' that one could achieve through their body image. The media and one's peer group also emerged as a salient influence for some of the participants. It is proposed that the clinical implications of the current study may be particularly relevant when working with men where body image concerns are a central component to their psychological distress. This study highlights the different meanings and functions that body image may have for an individual. Counselling Psychologists therefore may approach this issue with male clients by exploring individual meanings and the relationship body image has with masculinities and social and cultural contexts.

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Hale, Susan C. "Men making sense of health : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, Staffordshire University, 2004. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.402737.

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Close, Jessica. "Women's experiences of comfort eating : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of Leicester, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/2381/28257.

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Literature Review: Emotional eating is being increasingly considered in the understanding of obesity and weight change (Ganley, 1989; Buckroyd, 2011). This review examined qualitative research grounded in emotional eating being a key factor of obesity and weight change. Six electronic databases were searched between August 2012 and January 2013. Included articles were published between 2000 and 2013 from the USA and Western Europe. Twenty-one articles were analysed using thematic analysis to integrate findings and generate relevant themes. Four core themes were identified: Vulnerability; Triggers; Function; and Emotional Aftermath. The findings indicated how emotional eating formed a cyclical pattern of behaviour with weight gain implicated as a primary consequence. Implications for future research and clinical practice are discussed. Research Report: Emotional eating was defined as van Strien et al. (2007) by 'the tendency to overeat in response to negative emotions such as anxiety or irritability' (p.106). The study aimed to explore women’s experiences of comfort eating, a form of emotional eating which provides self-comfort or self-soothing. Seven semi-structured interviews were conducted and analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), finding three superordinate themes: ‘The private experience of comfort eating’; ‘My emotional relationship with comfort eating’; and ‘Mind-body connection’. Themes linked to comfort eating being used to mask (Polivy & Herman, 1999) or escape (Heatherton & Baumeister, 1991) negative emotion. Vulnerabilities to comfort eating included restrained eating (Herman and Mack, 1975) childhood eating patterns and critical parental rules around food. Implications for research and clinical practice are discussed. Critical Appraisal: The processes involved in conducting a research project are discussed reflectively in the critical appraisal section. This includes: personal reflections; limitations in terms of data collection and analysis; and implications for research and clinical practice.

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Dearden, Georgina Eleanor Mary. "Transwomen's memories of parental relationships : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of Hertfordshire, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/2299/4518.

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This project presents an in-depth idiographic study of how a developing Transwoman identity impacts upon parental relationships in childhood and how these relationships impact sense of self and later relationships. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six Transwomen and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis applied to the transcripts. Two major themes emerged: the struggle to belong and the complex journey to becoming me. The theme the struggle to belong consists of six super ordinate themes: the disappointing feminine me, trying to belong, the unacceptable me, disconnection from others and self, the struggle in new relationships, and the influence of context. The second major theme, the complex journey to becoming me, comprises two super ordinate themes: the complexity of realising me and reconnection while still being me. The results are mainly discussed using theories of Parent Child Connectedness (PCC) and psychological autonomy. Areas for future research are highlighted. This study provides a valuable insight into the complex experience of negotiating a transsexual childhood which will be useful for professionals working with people with gender identity issues.

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Blake, Noelle. "The experience of neuropsychological assessment : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, Canterbury Christ Church University, 2004. http://create.canterbury.ac.uk/16871/.

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Objectives. This study investigated the experience of neuropsychological assessment from the patient’s perspective. It sought to gain an understanding of how the patient viewed the purpose of assessment and how the patient experienced the assessment process. It explored the impact of the assessment of the patient’s sense of self and elicited patients’ views about what was particularly helpful or unhelpful about the assessment process. Design. A within-group qualitative design was employed to investigate the experiences of nine men and women who presented for neuropsychological assessment in the context of an outpatient assessment clinic or as part of an evaluation for a rehabilitation programme. Method. Verbatim transcripts of semi-structured interviews were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results. Six master themes were identified: Expectations of assessment, context of referral, experience of process, impact on self, components of a good assessment and experience of illness/disability. The findings indicated that patients are poorly prepared for assessment but come with positive expectations for information that will help them understand and cope with their impairments. Their relationship with the psychologist is central in determining the quality of their experience and in facilitating improved self-esteem, coping and better awareness of cognitive strengths and deficits. Conclusions. It is concluded that neuropsychological assessment can have an educative and therapeutic function that should be further exploited in a diagnostic and rehabilitation context. The findings are considered in relation to the literature on sharing a diagnosis, coping with illness and the client-clinician relationship. The implications of the research findings for clinical training and neuropsychology service provision are discussed and consideration given to future research opportunities.

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Ramirez, Crystal C. "Subjective Experiences of Treatment for Psychosis| A Phenomenological Analysis." Thesis, Pacifica Graduate Institute, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3737405.

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Two of the hallmark symptoms for psychosis are hallucinations and delusions, indicating to mental health practitioners that the person is experiencing a form of nonconsensual reality. These patients are not given the same opportunities to collaborate in planning for their treatment as those who are being treated for other conditions. Psychosis is a condition with myriad and controversial theories of etiology and treatment, leading to great variation in treatment outcomes. This research offers a perspective on the subjective experience of people being treated for psychosis in the modern mental health system in the United States by documenting how they think and feel about the treatment they are receiving. The method of inquiry was an interpretative phenomenological analysis with six people responding to 15 questions in a semi-structured interview that included questions about what has been beneficial and not beneficial in accessing therapeutic support for their distressing experiences and what advice they would give to mental health workers.

All participants reported having a positive experience in the study, which indicates the value of asking people about their mental health treatment. Several of the participants explicitly stated that they had never shared, much less had been asked to share, their experiences of treatment throughout sometimes decades of having received treatment for a mental health diagnosis. Advice participants wished to give to mental health workers included being more compassionate and expressing authentic caring, encouraging recovery as opposed to dependency, and instilling hope. Some benefits of current treatments noted by participants included frequent contact with mental health workers in a range of capacities including the development of relaxation skills and activities of daily living (ADLs), family therapy, and individual psychotherapy. This research indicates the following areas for improvement in the treatment of psychosis: focusing on the development of the therapeutic relationship, including active listening and authentic concern; including the patient in the development of goal setting and treatment planning; and focusing on recovery with an attitude of hope.

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Parkinson, Abbie. "The Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner experience : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, Staffordshire University, 2018. http://eprints.staffs.ac.uk/4888/.

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This thesis evaluates the current literature on staff experiences within Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services. It extends on current knowledge and directly explores the experiences of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs). Chapter one is a literature review, appraising what it is known about the experiences of clinical staff in IAPT services. Burnout and stress were found to be significant experiences of this population. Potential differences between IAPT professionals were also indicated. Limited qualitative research has been conducted in this area. It was recommended that further exploratory research is completed with independent staff groups, particularly PWPs. Chapter two is an empirical paper designed to answer two research questions: How do PWPs experience their role? What meaning do PWPs give to these experiences? Nine participants were recruited to complete semi-structured interviews. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was employed, which indicated four superordinate themes: The Business Model, Process of Internalisation, Emotional and Clinical Impact, and Supportive Structures. The clinical implications and areas for service development are discussed with recommendations for future research. Chapter three is an executive summary of the research paper. This aims to improve the accessibility and usability of the research. The paper is aimed at professionals, as they are the focus of this thesis.

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Rajasinghe, Duminda Roshan. "Leadership development through executive coaching : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of Leeds, 2018. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/21478/.

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This study explores the experience of executive coaching in a case study organisation from the perspective of both the coachee and the coach. My initial research question was “how do leaders who experience executive coaching make sense of their development?” However, my critical, reflexive and reflective engagement with the research process helped me to realise that the study addresses “how do leaders interpret their dyadic executive coaching experience?’ This is a more inclusive research question that represents my particular interest in the process of executive coaching. I critically evaluate both academic and practitioner literature placing a particular emphasis on how executive coaching works, thereby providing a narrative form of a conceptual framework for my study. The literature review emphasises that the question of ‘how executive coaching works’ is under-researched. Therefore, my aim is to develop a deeper understanding of the way in which executive coaching works. This qualitative research is conducted using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. I use purposive sampling to recruit five participants and conduct two semi-structured interviews with each respondent. The interviews are transcribed verbatim and subjected to line by-line analysis. My findings comprise seven themes, namely that coaching: helps to create understanding; develops opportunity; generates motivation; encourages action; supports the entire learning process; ensures continuity; and tackles specific problems. These themes appear as a narrative that demonstrates how executive coaching works. This narrative offers a unique contribution to the literature. This study also demonstrates that executive coaching is used to tackle problems that leaders face. It reveals that an organisational agenda exists in executive coaching despite claims in the literature that the agenda is led by the coachee. I also found that coachees become coaches themselves due to their executive coaching engagement and that coaching results in contagious and continuous development within the case study organisation. These appear as theoretical contributions in this study. Moreover, incorporating IPA into coaching research, together with the innovative research design, also stands as a contribution to research methodology. My findings may also serve as an evidence base to inform future coaching practice.

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Spellings, Maria. "Counselors Explore their Attachment Organizations: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2017. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1062852/.

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This study explored participants' experiences of being interviewed with the Adult Attachment Interview as a means of supporting counselor self-awareness and fostering effective counselor-client working alliances. A sample of first-year counselor education doctoral students (n = 7) completed an AAI interview and feedback session. Participants completed five reflective journals over three weeks and explored their experiences in individual, semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed according to interpretative phenomenological analysis protocol. Four superordinate themes emerged from the analysis: (a) reactions to the AAI interview process, (b) process with AAI feedback, (c) AAI and intrapersonal process, and (d) AAI and interpersonal process. Additionally, there were eight subordinate themes: (a) surprised by AAI interview process, (b) interview process sparked reflection, (c) initial reaction to AAI feedback, (d) evolving process of integrating AAI feedback, (e) AAI process increased awareness, (f) increased self-awareness increased self-efficacy, (g) awareness from AAI process prompted relational shifts, (h) impact of AAI on clinical work, (i) importance of relationships, (j) importance of self-awareness, and (k) mutual influence of personal and professional. Findings in this study suggest that the AAI is an effective tool in supporting counselor self-awareness regarding attachment strategies. Additionally, findings suggest multiple personal and professional benefits, such as increased awareness of conflict and stress management strategies. Limitations to the study and further discussion of the results are presented. Implications for clinical practice, counselor education, and future research are also included.

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Gardner, Alison. "The experience of school belonging : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of Sheffield, 2011. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/1994/.

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This thesis explored the lived experience of 'belongingness' with three boys identified with persistent literacy difficulties in mainstream education. Belongingness has been described as a fundamental human need (Baumeister & Leary, 1995), and this research takes a multiple perspective on the construct. Belongingness in school has been linked to many positive psychological and academic outcomes (Furrer & Skinner, 2003; Osterman, 2000), and also to many negative psychological, academic, and behavioural outcomes (Baumeister & Leary, 1995; Lee & Breen, 2007; Sargent et al. 2002). Thus a strong sense of belongingness may be especially important for pupils with literacy difficulties (Solomon et al. 1997). This study addressed the gap in the empirical research field, seeking to understand the 'lived experience' of belongingness in school. Data was collected from three semi-structured interviews and discussion during the drawing tasks, and the findings were analysed using interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) (Smith, 1996) Five super-ordinate themes were identified along with accompanying sub-themes; 1. 'interpersonal relationships', 2. 'teacher practices', 3. 'emotional equilibrium', 4. 'physical illness', and 5. 'self-exclusion and disengagement'. Descriptions are presented with corresponding subordinate themes. Physical illness emerged as an unexpected master theme, and the 'importance of personal leisure time' as a sub-theme to the 'emotional equilibrium' master theme, both as yet unexplored in the belongingness domain. Although the boys' experiences of belongingness had similarities, there were also very clear differences in their accounts. These results are discussed with relevance to previous literature, and the epistemological stance of the study. The implications are discussed and recommendations for researchers and professionals in the education field are outlined. An action plan for the site school is provided. The study provided a valuable insight into the personal experience of belonging, and makes an original contribution to the body of knowledge in this area.

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Clark, Michelle. "Experiences of women with endometriosis : an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis." Thesis, Queen Margaret University, 2012. https://eresearch.qmu.ac.uk/handle/20.500.12289/7722.

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Background: Endometriosis is a common, yet enigmatic chronic gynaecological condition, with an unknown aetiology and no cure, affecting approximately 6-10% of females of a reproductive age. Symptoms include heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, fatigue and infertility which has a negative impact on daily living. Clinical research aiming to establish the cause of the condition and to develop treatments is ongoing; however, there is a lack of research investigating what it is like to live with the disease. Aim: The aim of the study was to examine the experiences of women with a surgical diagnosis of endometriosis. Methods: Semi structured interviews were carried out with 13 women. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and data analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Analysis revealed five key themes: making sense, impact on daily life, identity, taking back control and legitimisation. Results: Women reflected upon the journey they travelled in trying to make sense of their symptoms. Diagnosis enabled a fuller understanding of their condition and facilitated increased knowledge and support. The condition impacted on all aspects of daily life and psychological outcomes to the point where women felt controlled by the disease. Identity and sense of self was challenged through changes in their ability to fulfil expected social roles, with women trying to maintain their past identities by minimising the reality of their symptoms. A variety of coping skills were employed to take back control over their lives. Finally, normalisation of symptoms by medical professionals, family members and lay public reduced the legitimacy of the condition and made self-management difficult. viii Conclusion: There is a general lack of knowledge, acceptance and support for women with endometriosis. Qualitative studies such as this one add the contextual information required to understand what it means to live with endometriosis. However, improving the quality of life of women with this debilitating condition requires further understanding of their lived experiences.

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Harris, Charlotte. "The experiences of adoptive mothers : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of East London, 2012. http://roar.uel.ac.uk/1855/.

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Research suggests that little is known about the experiences of adoptive parents, particularly adoptive mothers, who are seen to be a hidden population within the academic literature. This study explores the experiences of nine adoptive mothers living in a small unitary authority in the UK. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data, which was then analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Three superordinate themes emerged from the data: 'Becoming 'Mum', 'The Melting Pot of Emotion', 'Social Stigma of Adoption'. Demonstrating the complexity and diversity of the women's experience, three less common themes were also identified: 'Fragility of Adoption', 'The Reward of Adoption', 'The Child Mediating the Experience'. The women's experience conveys the overwhelming nature of adoptive motherhood, and supports the notion of adoptive motherhood as a multifaceted social phenomenon. A parallel between these findings and the motherhood literature is seen, with the feminist discourse of society emerging from the women's interviews. Of particular interest is the influence of psychological theory and the perceived continued social stigma on the experiences of adoptive mothers. It is argued that the insights the study provides are important for the professional practice of Educational Psychologists and Adoption Services, and future areas for exploration are suggested.

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Farmer, Laura, and Rebekah J. Byrd. "Genderism in the LGBTQQIA Community: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2015. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/891.

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Using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), the researchers examined experiences of genderism within, among, and between members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and ally (LGBTQQIA) community. Genderism, or bias resulting from a gender binary view, was explored with regard to gender identity, gender expression, gender roles, and gender-based assumptions. Responses from 10 participants were analyzed for themes within and across participants using IPA. Seven themes are presented, discussed, and supported by participant extracts. Implications for counseling with LGBTQQIA clients are presented, along with considerations for advocacy at a systemic level.

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Kint, Esther Lea. "Women’s experiences of pregnancy loss: An interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2015. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/1723.

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Over the past three decades, research has proliferated on the incidence of grief severity following pregnancy loss, with many research studies citing the existence of ‘complicated’ and ‘unresolved’ grief. It is argued that this emphasis on grief severity has overshadowed other aspects of the bereavement experience that might differ from grief as it has been defined. Understanding the experience of loss in pregnancy instead of categorising it, would allow for new and varied understandings of the meaning women attribute to their experience of losing a baby. Furthermore, paying attention to women’s interpretations and understandings of pregnancy loss provides valuable insight into care that is perceived as meaningful and supportive. Utilising interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), a qualitative research method, the current study explored the experience of pregnancy loss among nineteen bereaved women with a history of miscarriage or stillbirth. The findings revealed that bereaved women struggle with a unique, complex and pervasive bereavement experience, that is largely unacknowledged and misunderstood. Women conveyed a strong desire for others to acknowledge and validate their loss, and to facilitate rather than suppress their grief. In addition, women identified a need to remain connected to their deceased baby, and for others to recognise the profound and enduring nature of their grief. Perceptions of support were identified as a critical catalyst in determining women’s bereavement experiences, and revealed both positive and negative attributions of professional and social support. In particular, women identified a need for increased public awareness of pregnancy loss, more sensitive and empathic care, continued support to facilitate contact with the baby, improved continuity of care to support grieving, and enhanced support in the subsequent pregnancy to assist with anxiety management. The implications of these findings for future research and practice are discussed. The study provides a context within which women’s experiences can not only be recognised as widespread and rational emotional processes following pregnancy loss, but that those suffering can also receive appropriate, specialised professional support and social acceptance by the wider community.

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Jönsson, Anette, and Jessica Boderos. "Patientens upplevelse av den tidiga postoperativa tiden i hemmet efter operation av övre gastrointestinal tumör – en tolkande fenomenologisk studie." Thesis, Linköpings universitet, Institutionen för medicin och hälsa, 2011. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-74522.

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Patienter som genomgått kirurgi på grund av övre gastrointestinal (GI) cancer drabbas oftast av olika postoperativa besvär som starkt påverkar patientens livssituation. Syftet: Att undersöka hur patienter som opererats för en misstänkt eller diagnostiserad övre GI-cancer upplever den tidiga postoperativa tiden i hemmet innan första återbesöket. Metod: Kvalitativ metod med tolkande fenomenologisk ansats. Tio patienter intervjuades och den transkriberade texten analyserades enligt Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Resultat: Fem överordnade teman framträdde: mat och ätande, kroppsfunktioner, återhämtning, stöd och oro inför framtiden. Informanterna upplevde att de hade en helt ny livssituation att anpassa sig till. Maten och ätandet var ett stort problem som de hade svårt att hantera, likaså var tröttheten dominerande. De flesta upplevde ett gott stöd från sina anhöriga men de saknade stöd från professionen. Informanterna uttalade önskemål om kontinuerlig kontakt med sjukvården som initieras av densamma. Konklusion: Patienter som opererats på grund av övre GI-cancer befinner sig i en mycket sårbar tid i livet och behovet av stöd är av största betydelse. Riktad information till både patient och anhöriga preoperativt, samt kontinuerlig och strukturerad uppföljning av kontaktsjuksköterska och dietist postoperativt behövs för att kunna förbättra livskvaliteten, öka välbefinnandet och samtidigt höja kvaliteten på vården för dessa patienter.

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Davis, Marielle. "Parental experiences of intercountry adoption : an interpretative phenomenological analysis study." Thesis, University of Hertfordshire, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/2299/2932.

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Intercountry adoption, where children are born in one country and adopted by families in another country, has become an increasing global phenomenon (Scherman & Harré, 2004). As indicated by a review of the literature, the research in relation to intercountry adoptees provides contradictory findings in almost every area. However, since there is some evidence to suggest that a proportion of intercountry adoptees are at greater risk of developing mental health difficulties (Van Ijzendoorn & Juffer, 2006) further research, particularly in the UK, is required. As Anjudo (1988) posits, parents are their children‟s major reference group, and this research is therefore aimed at exploring the experience of parenting an intercountry adoptee. A qualitative approach, Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (Smith, 1996) was chosen as the most suitable methodology. This approach aims to explore in detail how participants are making sense of their world, and the meanings that experiences hold for them. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six participants who had accessed or were accessing support from a specialist Adoption and Fostering team. The analysis of the transcribed verbatim accounts yielded four super-ordinate themes; „the importance of resolve and tenacity‟, „blood versus water‟, „weathering the storm of parenthood‟ and „the complexity of cultivating a heritage‟. The results were consistent with some of the existing theoretical, research and clinical literature. Additionally they also provided some new areas for consideration such as the emotional difficulties in negotiating the process of intercountry adoption. Additionally, areas for future research were proposed. Due to the small sample size, implications and recommendations are considered tentatively and include (1) prospective intercountry adoptive parents would benefit from the provision of pre and post-adoption supportive groups, (2) intercountry adoptive families would benefit from greater availability of multi-disciplinary specialist teams to address their needs, (3) there is a role for cultural consultants to aid both adoptive parents and professionals in their work with intercountry adoptive families. Since the number of children internationally who need new families continues to increase it is important to continue to find improved ways to support intercountry adoptive families.

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Stein, David. "The subjective experience of transcendental meditation: An interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2004. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=init_6362_1178700453.

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Transcendental meditation is a popular meditation technique that has been taught worldwide since the 1960s. The aim of this thesis was to explore the subjective experience and process of individuals who practice transcendental meditation in order to illuminate the essential meaning of meditating. Prior research on transcendental meditation, although exhaustive, has neglected the objective aspects of the technique and this thesis aimed to address this paucity, by supplementing the previous research with subjective insight and meaning.

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Berman, Jodie M. "An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis A Social Revolution: International Yogi PeaceBuilders." NSUWorks, 2017. http://nsuworks.nova.edu/shss_dcar_etd/54.

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This study addressed a group of people called karma yogis who have been of service in the world. The population I analyzed are those assisting others in developing countries that are in communities that have been marginalized by war, political unrest, and unstable conditions. This study is an interpretative phenomenological analysis that illuminated the lived experience of karma yogis who volunteered in developing countries as peacebuilders. The research focused on understanding this group of international peacebuilders and their dedication to service which affected the social identity of the yogi. Exploring the experiences and what it meant to be an international karma yogi was at the core of this research. The theoretical underpinnings were based on Gandhian nonviolence, peace philosophies and human needs theory. A keen understanding of these international peacebuilders allowed for insight into why their philosophy is important within the field of peace studies. Three participants who are yogis were interviewed as to their experiences as peacebuilders in developing countries. The questions in this research were what is the lived experience of karma yogis as international peacebuilders? What does it mean to be an international karma yogi? What are the experiences of international karma yogis? What is the identity of the international karma yogi? Through conducting and analyzing the interviews this study revealed the lived experience of karma yogis as international peacebuilders. Defining the path of a peacebuilder, interpreting the impact of the international karma yogi, reviewing the life of service as an international karma yogi and reflecting on the identity of an international karma yogi were the main themes that addressed the questions being explored within this study.

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Hughes, Helen. "Carers' experiences of assertive outreach services : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of Surrey, 2007. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.443395.

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O'Neill, R. "Therapists' internalised representations of their therapist : an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis." Thesis, City, University of London, 2015. http://openaccess.city.ac.uk/15425/.

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Research investigating clients’ internalised representations of their therapists has shown that developed therapist representations can be evoked by clients both within therapy and post-therapy. Clients can use their therapist representations to problem-solve, to self-soothe and to introspect. However, research suggests that clients may experience difficulty in forming representations of their therapists where there is either an absence of a therapeutic alliance or therapy relationship. Given that most therapists have engaged in therapy as clients themselves it is likely they also can potentially form representations of their therapists. From a Counselling Psychology perspective, therapists who can form representations of their therapists may be able to use these for personal and professional development. Considering the implications of therapists possibly using their therapist representations, it would seem relevant to investigate therapists’ experiencing of this phenomenon. Therefore, this qualitative study aims to explore how therapists experience their therapist representations. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight participants, -three psychologists and five psychotherapists, - all of whom were therapists and had completed a minimum of one ended year of personal therapy with the same therapist. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) the transcripts were analysed which indicated three master themes: 1) letting the therapist in, 2) identifying with the therapist, 3) the changes within. It was found that the participants seemed to have experienced a felt-presence of the representations of their therapists either alongside them or inside of them. They seemed to experience their therapist representations as holding. These representations may have had a reparative function of early object-relations thus improving current interpersonal relationships. The participants experienced imagined dialogue almost as a mentor-mentee style relationship. Interpretations of the participants’ descriptions of their experiences appeared to make the process of internalised representations more explicit. The implications, applications and limitations of this qualitative study are addressed from a Counselling Psychology perspective.

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Šalaj, Jelena. "Experience of aliveness within experience of being: interpretative phenomenological analysis." Doctoral thesis, Lithuanian Academic Libraries Network (LABT), 2012. http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2012~D_20120118_131206-87212.

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The thesis presents the research on the experience of aliveness, planned on the basis of the theory of existential-phenomenological psychology and the conception of intersubjectivity. The critical analysis of literature has highlighted several inconsistencies within the concept of the experience of aliveness. The aims of the research were the following: a) to describe the phenomenological structure of the experience of aliveness; b) to reveal the regularities of the attribution of meanings to the experience of aliveness. With reference to the conception of intersubjectivity, six people aged 35-63 were selected to participate in the research, i.e. business managers and patients treated for depression. The unstructured interview method was employed and all research participants were asked the same initial question, “What does it mean for you to feel alive?” The research results were analysed with the help of the Interpretative Phenomenological analysis (IPA) method (according to Jonathan A. Smith). On the basis of the research findings, the following phenomenological definition has been developed: the experience of aliveness is a subjective status of emotional involvement of varying intensity, the main sources of which are the level of physical experience and interpersonal relations. The research has revealed that individual differences of the experience of aliveness are related to the following factors: emotional tension, the level of physical experience, interpersonal... [to full text]
Disertacijoje pristatytas gyvumo išgyvenimo tyrimas, suplanuotas remiantis egzistencine-fenomenologine psichologijos teorija ir intersubjektyvumo koncepcija. Kritinė literatūros analizė išryškino gyvumo išgyvenimo sampratos nenuoseklumus. Tyrimu siekta: a) aprašyti gyvumo išgyvenimo fenomenologinę struktūrą; b) atskleisti reikšmių gyvumo išgyvenimui priskyrimo dėsningumus. Remiantis intersubjektyvumo koncepcija, dalyvauti tyrime buvo atrinkti šeši 35-63 m. asmenys: verslo srityje dirbantys vadovai ir depresija sergantys ligoniai. Buvo atliktas nestruktūruotas interviu su visiems vienodu pradiniu klausimu: „Ką jums reiškia jaustis gyvam/ai?“. Tyrimo duomenys išanalizuoti pasitelkus interepretacinės fenomenologinės analizės metodą (pg. J.A.Smith). Remiantis tyrimo rezultatais buvo suformuluotas šis fenomenologinis apibrėžimas: gyvumo išgyvenimas – tai subjektyvi kintančio intensyvumo emocinio įsitraukimo būsena, kurios pagrindiniai šaltiniai – fizinis patyrimo lygmuo ir tarpasmeniniai santykiai. Tyrimas atskleidė, kad individualūs gyvumo išgyvenimo skirtumai yra susiję su šiais veiksniais: subjekto patiriama emocine įtampa, fiziniu patyrimo lygmeniu, tarpasmeniniais santykiais, laikiškumo išgyvenimu ir gebėjimu suteikti prasmę savo patyrimui. Apibendrinant tyrimo rezultatus, galima teigti, kad gyvumo išgyvenimas patiriamas optimalios fizinės, socialinės, psichologinės ir dvasinės stimuliacijos paieškos procese.

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Todd, David. "A phenomenological analysis of delusions in people with Parkingson's disease." Thesis, Lancaster University, 2008. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.525318.

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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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Serning, Niklas. "International aid workers' experience of support : an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis." Thesis, Middlesex University, 2011. http://eprints.mdx.ac.uk/8134/.

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This dissertation explores the experience of support by international aid workers deploying to, being in and returning from complex emergencies. Seven participants were interviewed using semi structured interviews focusing on the experience of support, and the material was analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis - IPA. Three superordinate themes were identified, the first highlighted the ease with which peer support (colleagues and friends around you, family back home et cetera) was often experienced, the second pertained to the difficulty with which formal support (in-organization counselling support, support from management et cetera) was often experienced, and finally the third superordinate theme detailed the experience of being on mission, where the strongest finding centred on difficulties in the returning home process. Existing literature on international aid workers' experience of support was utilised in order to shed light on the results, and existential migrant themes also proved useful in order to clarify the material. The clinical significance of the study included a recommendation for awareness building on the difficulty of coming home from missions, a focus on peer support and also ensuring that counsellors are familiar or have experience of the international aid workers' situation in the field. The choice of IPA as method was deemed a useful one. Its clear guidelines coupled with a solid methodological grounding informed both the quality of the interviews as well as the sensitivity and depth of the analysis. Further qualitative research on neighbouring areas and also quantitative research on this area was called for.

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Keenberg, Dylan A. "Clinical Psychologists' Lived Experiences of Uncertainty| An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis." Thesis, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10108633.

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Despite past discussion of uncertainty as a part of therapeutic theory and practice, few researchers have studied how uncertainty is understood by currently practicing clinical psychologists. Through semistructured interviews, 4 clinical psychologists provided their lived experiences of how they define, become aware of, experience, and make sense of uncertainty in their work. Their accounts were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis, resulting in 16 superordinate themes. These included: (a) defining uncertainty as beyond knowledge, inevitable, future-bound, and from complex sources; (b) becoming aware of uncertainty in interrelating with others and in fulfilling professional roles; (c) experiencing uncertainty as distressing and/or threatening; and (d) reacting through reducing/controlling/rejecting, distancing, questioning themselves, seeking out other perspectives, embracing uncertainty, applying uncertainty, using hope and faith, and experiencing uncertainty as professionally taboo. Findings are discussed individually and integrated according to several dissonances/paradoxes emerging from the analysis. Recommendations are provided for clinicians, researchers, training programs, and students regarding experiencing uncertainty and new opportunities for incorporating the impact of uncertainty into clinical research, practice, and education.

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Stewart, Claire. "Older adults' experiences of electroconvulsive therapy : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of Glasgow, 2014. http://theses.gla.ac.uk/5631/.

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Background: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is prescribed in cases of severe and treatment resistant depression. Its efficacy in reducing depressive symptoms is well established, but due to uncertainty regarding its impact on cognitive functioning, remains one of the most controversial treatments in psychiatry. The experiences of patients undergoing ECT are rarely examined, and studies that have investigated this are generally conducted with younger adults using quantitative methods that may obscure the expression of complex attitudes. Aims: The present study investigates older adults’ experiences of ECT in Scotland using a qualitative methodology. Methods: Four older adults (over 65 years of age) who had experienced ECT within the last five years were interviewed. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used to explore participants’ experiences of ECT. Results: Three superordinate themes emerged from the data: experience of depression, power and control, and changing beliefs about ECT. Conclusions: Recommendations are made for clinicians and healthcare providers. 1) Information about ECT should be provided in an oral format on a one to one basis, 2) medical professionals should be alert to the possibility of coercion, 3) action should be taken to reduce anticipatory anxiety regarding ECT’s potential impact and 4) meeting patients for up to two sessions after undergoing ECT may be beneficial. These recommendations can be used to contribute to existing improvements in delivery of care and treatment for older adults receiving ECT.

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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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Hannan, Julie. "Older mothers' experiences of postnatal depression : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, Middlesex University, 2015. http://eprints.mdx.ac.uk/17416/.

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This study uses Interpretative Phenomenology Analysis to explore the lived experience of postnatal depression. The four participants, all aged 30 years or above at the birth of their first child, had never suffered from depression prior to the birth. Each was interviewed on two separate occasions, with a period of 4 to 6 months between interviews. The inductive approach of IPA sought to capture the richness and complexity of participants’ lived emotional world. Six superordinate themes emerged from the interviews: striving to be a perfect mother; feeling a failure; being sucked dry; shame of the others gaze; feeling stuck and overwhelmed and becoming lost. Participants sacrificed themselves in the hopeless pursuit of their own expectations of being the perfect mother and fulfilling all their child’s needs. Not wanting to appear inadequate to others, and desperate to make sense of what was happening to them, they continued to suffer in silence in a context of depleting resources and the loss of their former life, wellbeing and sense of self. The findings suggest that particular themes of postnatal depression exist within older mothers’ experiences. While such themes may be less relevant to younger mothers, their presence suggests a tailored treatment approach for older first-time mothers with PND. Aspects of these findings can be found in previous postnatal depression research with primigravida and multigravida women of varying ages. In a situation where postnatal depression is the most common complication of childbearing in the UK, affecting between ten and fifteen percent of new mothers (Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2014) and where the birth rate for women aged 30+ is growing faster than for any other age group in the UK, research that furthers understanding of the experience of postnatal depression for mothers in this age group can help guide interventions and support. (The words ‘postnatal depression’ and ‘postpartum depression’ are used interchangeably in this text).

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Colgan, Lauren A. "Psychiatrists' understanding of Islamic religious beliefs : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of Surrey, 2015. http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/808638/.

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Little is known about how clinicians make sense of Muslim religious beliefs when the client may have psychotic symptoms. Limited literature suggests that psychiatrists draw on a Western empiricist epistemology and implicit cultural norms in utilising the DSM’s diagnostic criteria. Concerns have been raised that practitioners can overlook religious beliefs and pathologise religious beliefs from non-Western cultures. No research has specifically explored psychiatrists’ understanding of religious beliefs. This research aimed to explore how psychiatrists understand Islamic religious beliefs when assessing clients referred with possible psychotic symptoms. It also hoped to explore how they understand the impact of their views on subsequent assessment decisions. Interviews were conducted with five psychiatrists and analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. In contrast to expectations, the participants did not view their understanding of religious beliefs as central to their assessment decisions. Service pressures and psychiatrists’ sense of accountability for clients appeared to inform the emphasis of psychiatric assessments; risk assessments and case management decisions were prioritised above all else. This appeared to limit the participants’ opportunity to engage with clients’ religious beliefs, to fully understand their presentations or to make fluid assessment decisions they felt were often appropriate. Participants also demonstrated a more intricate, nuanced understanding of religious beliefs than previous literature has suggested. In keeping with best practice guidelines participants viewed religious beliefs as a normal manifestation of a person’s culture and existing on a continuum. The participants showed an awareness of the impact of their cultural position on their understanding of religious beliefs. However, their understanding remains embedded within a psychiatric framework informed by the secular, empirical, bio-medical paradigm of the DSM. This provides an important insight into some of the barriers between mental health services and Muslim clients who present with religious beliefs.

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Walsh, Maria Bernadette. "Relating to the other in psychosis : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of Hertfordshire, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/2299/17003.

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There is little doubt that social and interpersonal processes are key factors in the development and maintenance of, as well as recovery from, psychosis. Many aspects of the social world have been researched in relation to psychotic experiences and much learnt about the impact of early family life, difficulties in social cognition and the importance of social support, rejection and stigma. However, little is understood about the lived experiences of these interpersonal processes from the point of view of those with psychosis themselves. The aim of the following study was to explore how people with psychosis experience other people and make sense of their interpersonal experiences. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with two men and five women experiencing psychosis. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used to analyse the verbatim transcripts, from which three master themes emerged. These were: 'Finding a place in society', 'Interpersonal mistrust' and 'Undermined by inner/outer disturbance'. These findings are discussed in relation to the literature on interpersonal processes and psychosis along with the limitations of the current study. Implications and suggestions for future research and clinical practice are also discussed.

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Johnson, Nikeisha Sewell. "A Phenomenological Analysis of Military Personnel's Experiences of Toxic Leadership." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/5881.

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The existing quantitative literature on toxic leadership in the military has primarily explored negative outcomes, gendered military experience, and toxic leadership separately; however, relatively few studies have included all 3. The unidentified connection was critical in determining how toxic leadership varied and left a gap for further research to be conducted from a qualitative, phenomenological perspective. Therefore, this study addressed the manner in which encounters with toxic leadership differed across gender and military rank according to those experiencing it. Using a convenience sampling method, data were gathered through semi structured interviews with 12 Army veterans. Thematic analysis of the data revealed 63 meaningful statements and 3 emergent themes. Results affirmed that for both men and women, the higher the rank the more exposure to toxic leadership they encountered. Results also introduced race as a key factor for both genders because it was reported as the leading cause of participants' toxic encounters across rank and gender. The findings of this study also suggested that females were more susceptible to negative mental health outcomes after toxic leadership exposure versus their male counterparts. The results of this study contribute to positive social change by providing a thorough understanding of the qualities characteristic of experiences with toxic leadership to clarify the specific ways in which toxic leadership leads to negative outcomes. Results from this study will be useful for practitioners, military officials, and researchers seeking to better understand the leadership needs of contemporary military personnel.

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Wilde, David John. "Finding meaning in out-of-body experiences : an interpretative phenomenological analysis." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2012. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/finding-meaning-in-outofbody-experiences-an-interpretative-phenomenological-analysis(f7eb8e48-093c-4e55-a917-8103fdd781fd).html.

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History is replete with reports of anomalous experiences. The out-of-body experience (OBE), where the person's self and body are phenomenologically separate, is a relatively common anomalous experience, and has been a topic of scientific psychological research for over a century. OBEs have been reported to occur under a multiplicity of circumstances, however, research has mostly concentrated on OBEs occurring spontaneously, or arising under life-threatening scenarios. Much of this research has focused on either confirming the authenticity of the OBE or determining the underlying processes by which these phenomena may manifest themselves. This research agenda has been largely nomothetic in nature. Yet, traditionally, there exists a third strand of exploration - phenomenological research - which in recent times has been somewhat overlooked in this field of work. In an attempt to redress this shortcoming, I argue for the use of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) as a method of qualitative investigation to address important fundamental research questions posed by the study of OBEs. The aim of this programme of work was to therefore to investigate the lived experience of having an OBE as it occurred in five different circumstances of occurrence, viz., during or near the point of sleep, during meditation, while consuming alcohol or drugs, while feeling physically or psychologically threatened, and as part of a near-death experience. A rationale for including these circumstances and discounting others is provided. To achieve this aim, five studies were conducted. Fifteen participants - three per study - were recruited to take part in recorded, face-to-face, semi-structured interviews. An IPA of the data identified four main clusters of themes across the five studies. One cluster concerned the potential for the OBE to be viewed as an adaptive experience; occurring at times of personal significance and helping individuals cope with difficult life events. A second cluster highlighted the benefits and challenges that experients encountered when sharing their OBEs with other people as part of their sense-making endeavours. A third cluster of themes centred on the embodied nature of the OBE and the attributions and beliefs experients had about the perceived control and mastery they had over their OBEs. Also identified in this theme was the transactive nature of the out-of-body environments themselves, which were seen as meaningful places that facilitated experients' embodied, goal-oriented behaviours. The fourth cluster focused on the abundance of rarely discussed OBE features and the corresponding attribution experients made of some kind of meaning to certain features, many of which were bound to previously held desires and beliefs, and tied in closely with their future anticipations and expectations. The theoretical implications for all of these findings are discussed. By examining in-depth the experience and meaning of these critical life events, IPA research findings can better furnish psychologists and health care professionals with information to further appreciate and understand their clients' OBEs. In turn this may help professionals deal with any potential personality transformations or psycho-spiritual crises that may arise in the wake of an OBE occurrence.

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Hillgren, Andréa. "Den extrema hårdrocksscenen - för och av kvinnor?" Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Centrum för genusvetenskap, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-238529.

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Menda, Gideon. "Teachers on fire : existential phenomenological analysis of teachers' burnout in Israel." Thesis, Middlesex University, 2014. http://eprints.mdx.ac.uk/13696/.

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The term ‘burnout’ was coined almost forty years ago, and since then, the phenomenon of burnout in general and teachers’ burnout in particular has become an extensively investigated area. It seems, however, that in the sea of data, figures and inventories, the voice of the individual teacher, the one who faces the daily challenges, is often lost. The current piece of research is an existential phenomenological exploration intent on voicing the subjective experiences of eight Israeli women who chose to become teachers in Israeli public schools, but chose to leave the teaching profession shortly thereafter, of their own accord. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), the semi-structured interviews were analysed and the participants’ accounts of their experiences were clustered around four superordinate themes reflecting four existential dimensions (physical, social, psychological and spiritual). The findings shed light on daily encounters with ontological givens, such as uncertainty, loneliness and isolation, freedom and meaninglessness. Examining the experience of burnout through the lens of the existential phenomenological approach may help to open a new avenue for helping teachers, as well as other professionals, who face daily existential challenges which lead to burnout. Further existential-phenomenological studies of this phenomenon are recommended.

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