“I Learned Who I Am”: Young People Born From Genocide Rape in Rwanda and Their Experiences of Disclosure

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 549-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jemma Hogwood ◽  
Christine Mushashi ◽  
Stuart Jones ◽  
Carl Auerbach
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Rwandan Genocide ◽  
Positive Identity ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Asking Questions ◽  
Women And Girls ◽  
Parent Child Relationships

Sexual violence was systematically used to terrorize thousands of Tutsi women and girls during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, infecting many with HIV and resulting in thousands of children born as a result of rape. Now these children are young adults; they are asking questions about their parentage and are often faced with challenging parent–child relationships, discrimination, stigmatization, and identity issues. As a result, there is a need for them to understand more about their birth histories. Through community counseling groups, mothers of these young people have been supported to disclose to their child about their birth histories. This study aims to understand how the young people experienced the disclosure and how this affected their sense of identity. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 young people and analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Three subordinate themes and eight subthemes begin to describe the complex and difficult process of learning about a new identity, the process of reconstructing a positive identity, and reworking family relationships as a result of the knowledge acquired. The young people appreciated knowing about their birth histories despite the painful emotions. Recommendations are made as to how these young people and their families can be better supported.

Choice and Control Within Family Relationships: The Lived Experience of Adults With Intellectual Disability

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 188-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernadette Curryer ◽  
Roger J. Stancliffe ◽  
Angela Dew ◽  
Michele Y. Wiese
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
And Control

Abstract Increased choice and control is a driving force of current disability policy in Australia for people with disability and their families. Yet little is known of how adults with intellectual disability (ID) actually experience choice and control within their family relationships. We used interpretative phenomenological analysis of individual, semistructured interviews conducted with 8 Australian adults with ID to understand the meaning given to their experience of family support received around choice and decision making. Three themes were identified: (1) centrality of family, (2) experience of self-determination, and (3) limitations to choice and control. The participants identified trusted family members from whom guidance around choice and decision making was both sought and received, often involving mutual decision making and limitations to control.

scholarly journals Case Studies of Men’s Perceptions of Their Online Sexual Interactions With Young People: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

Sexual Abuse ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (8) ◽  
pp. 867-885
Author(s):  
Juliane A. Kloess ◽  
Michael Larkin ◽  
Anthony R. Beech ◽  
Catherine E. Hamilton-Giachritsis
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Life Stress ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Internet Communication ◽  
Personal Lives ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
The Impact

The aim of the present study was to gain an understanding of the perspectives of men who were convicted of committing a sexual offense that included online sexual grooming. It explores their experiences of illegal interactions with young people via Internet communication platforms, which progressed to physical meetings. Semistructured interviews were conducted with two men and analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), providing in-depth accounts of their personal experiences. These are presented in a case study format. Three dominant themes emerged from the analysis: (a) fulfilling an unmet need, (b) spiraling cycle of use, and (c) confrontation with reality. Narrative tones employed by the two men were “being trapped in a lie,” analogous to a problem narrative through which their Internet use was presented as a poor and/or failed coping strategy to deal with life stress. Through a process of habituation, their Internet use spiraled out of control. A progression was described in terms of time spent on the computer, frequency and intensity of online interactions, and the impact this had on the men’s personal lives, highlighting the “compulsive” nature of such interactions for them. A consideration of individual and situational vulnerability factors provides new insight into the progression of online sexual behavior and contributes to our understanding thereof.

scholarly journals Delivering cognitive therapy for adolescent social anxiety disorder in NHS CAMHS: a qualitative analysis of the experiences of young people, their parents and clinicians-in-training

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Lucy Taylor ◽  
Cathy Creswell ◽  
Samantha Pearcey ◽  
Emma Brooks ◽  
Eleanor Leigh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Young People ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Social Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

Abstract Background: Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is common. It usually starts in adolescence, and without treatment can disrupt key developmental milestones. Existing generic treatments are less effective for young people with SAD than with other anxiety disorders, but an adaptation of an effective adult therapy (CT-SAD-A) has shown promising results for adolescents. Aims: The aim of this study was to conduct a qualitative exploration to contribute towards the evaluation of CT-SAD-A for adoption into Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Method: We used interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) to analyse the transcripts of interviews with a sample of six young people, six parents and seven clinicians who were learning the treatment. Results: Three cross-cutting themes were identified: (i) endorsing the treatment; (ii) finding therapy to be collaborative and active; challenging but helpful; and (iii) navigating change in a complex setting. Young people and parents found the treatment to be useful and acceptable, although simultaneously challenging. This was echoed by the clinicians, with particular reference to integrating CT-SAD-A within community CAMHS settings. Conclusions: The acceptability of the treatment with young people, their parents and clinicians suggests further work is warranted in order to support its development and implementation within CAMHS settings.

scholarly journals Exploring the functions of music in the lives of young people on the autism spectrum

2021 ◽  
pp. 030573562110089
Author(s):  
Melissa L Kirby ◽  
Karen Burland
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Multiple Methods ◽  
Social Functions ◽  
Interview Technique ◽  
Autistic People ◽  
Insight Into

Current research investigating the functions of music in everyday life has identified cognitive, emotional, and social functions of music. However, previous research focuses almost exclusively on neurotypical people and rarely considers the musical experiences of autistic people. In addition, there is limited research which focuses explicitly on the musical experiences of young people on the autism spectrum. Current research exploring the functions of music may therefore not accurately represent the experiences of the autistic community. This article aims to explore the function of music in the lives of young people on the autism spectrum through a series of interviews. Eleven young people on the autism spectrum age 12 to 25 ( M = 19.4) were interviewed about the function of music in their lives. An adaptive interview technique, utilizing multiple methods of communication, was employed to account for the participants’ broad communicative and personal needs. Interpretative phenomenological analysis revealed four key functions of music in the participants’ lives: Cognitive, Emotional, Social, and Identity. Collectively, these results provide a unique insight into the musical experiences of young people on the autism spectrum.

scholarly journals Mothers for Others: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Gestational Surrogates’ Child Relinquishment Experiences

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 1336-1340
Author(s):  
Austin P Ferolino ◽  
Mia Angelica D Camposo ◽  
Karla Christianne L Estaño ◽  
Jessa Marie R Tacbobo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Psychological Difficulties ◽  
Essential Knowledge ◽  
Gestational Surrogacy ◽  
First Time

Background: Previous studies have shown that surrogates reported high satisfaction with the surrogacy process and no psychological difficulties as a result of child relinquishment. However, the experiential dimension of child relinquishment is an understudied area. Objective: This study sought to provide a more detailed portrait of gestational surrogates’ child relinquishment experiences and the meanings they give to this experience. Method: Semistructured interviews were conducted with 3 women who experienced commercial gestational surrogacy for the first time. Interview transcripts were transcribed and analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results: Three superordinate themes were generated from the transcripts: (1) undertaking an act of altruism, (2) going through a different kind of motherhood, and (3) promoting a positive body image. Conclusion: Such insights can provide essential knowledge for mental health professionals who are interested in the development of psychological support tailored to promote a smooth emotional transfer of the baby from the surrogate to the intended couple.

scholarly journals The use of digital legacies with people affected by motor neurone disease for continuing bonds: An interpretative phenomenological analysis study

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 812-822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Clabburn ◽  
Katherine Knighting ◽  
Barbara A Jack ◽  
Mary R O’Brien
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Young Person ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Motor Neurone ◽  
Motor Neurone Disease ◽  
Continuing Bonds ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Psychotherapeutic Approach ◽  
Ethical Approval

Background: Motor neurone disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease without cure. Little is known about how young people are affected when a family member has the illness and subsequently dies, resulting in a gap in understanding of how best to support them. One psychotherapeutic approach involves creating a legacy to pass onto the young person, but little research has investigated the use of an emerging format, digital legacies, where videos document a person’s life, memories and achievements. Aim: To investigate the views, perceptions and experiences of digital legacies with people affected by motor neurone disease. Design: A qualitative study underpinned by interpretative phenomenological analysis. Setting/participants: People living with motor neurone disease (n = 4) and bereaved young people (n = 3) in the United Kingdom. Open-ended interviews were conducted in person. Ethical approval was granted by a University ethics committee. Results: Five key themes emerged exemplifying mutual challenges and benefits for people with motor neurone disease and bereaved young people. Creating a digital legacy provides a sense of purpose for people with motor neurone disease and a way to convey personality and life experiences. Bereaved young people can modify disease-related memories of the person and gain comfort from hearing and seeing videos. Conclusion: This study expands the existing continuing bonds model of grief to include an ‘autobiographical chapter’, creating ‘The Model of Reciprocal Bonds Formation’.

“It’s This Thing of Being an Olympian That You Don’t Get From Anything Else”: Changing Experiences of Canadian Individual-Sport Athletes With Olympic Team Selection

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn E. McEwen ◽  
Laura Hurd Clarke ◽  
Erica V. Bennett ◽  
Kimberley A. Dawson ◽  
Peter R.E. Crocker
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Life Goals ◽  
Life Goal ◽  
Team Selection ◽  
Personal Motivation ◽  
Goal Adjustment ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Olympic Athlete

The purpose of this study was to examine elite Canadian individual-sport athletes’ experiences with an Olympic team-selection process. Six nonselected Canadian individual-sport athletes who were attempting to qualify for the Olympics took part in 3 semistructured interviews during the Olympic team-selection process, after they gained knowledge of their selection status, and after the Olympic Games. Data were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Three major themes emerged from the interpretation of the athletes’ experiences: (a) pursuing and expressing the Olympic athlete identity; (b) navigating the Olympic team-selection process: expectations, barriers, and tensions; and (c) moving on: reactions, life-goal reinvestment, and athletic-goal adjustment. Participants’ experiences were shaped by personal motivation and social expectations, with changes shifting across the 3 interview periods. Athletes attempted to manage the discontent of nonselection through processes of positive reappraisal, athletic-goal adjustment, and accentuating other life goals and identities.

scholarly journals The two faces of secondary headship

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Guihen
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
The Other ◽  
Teacher Role ◽  
Meaningful Difference ◽  
Head Teacher ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
Analysis Methodology

Men continue to outnumber women at the secondary head teacher level. This article reports on some of the preliminary findings of a larger study exploring the ways in which women deputy head teachers, as potential aspirants to headship, perceive the secondary head teacher role. Using an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis methodology, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 participants. The data revealed that, while making decisions about their professional futures, the majority of the women held dual, contradictory images of secondary headship. One image consisted of a role plagued by risk, performativity and stress, whereas the other focused on the agentic capacity head teachers have to transform lives and communities. The article highlights the ways in which a belief in the power of headship to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people can encourage some women to aspire towards headship regardless of the precarity they perceive as being ingrained within the head teacher role.

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