scholarly journals Silence after suicide: A phenomenological study of young men's experience of losing a close male friend

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Christopher Bowden
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Bereaved Children ◽  
Care And Support ◽  
Suicide Bereavement ◽  
Male Friend ◽  
Peer Suicide ◽  
Men's Experience

<p>Losing a close friend to suicide can significantly increase the risk of dysfunction, depression and suicide in young people. Previous studies of suicide bereavement have focused on parents, parentally-bereaved children, young adolescents’ experiences of peer suicide and female college-students. A paucity of qualitative research exists that examines young men’s experiences of suicide bereavement. This lack of research has meant that their grief may go unnoticed, be minimized, or even misunderstood.  The purpose of this research was to explore the experiences of eight young New Zealand men (aged 17-25 years) who lost a close male friend to suicide. Repeated in-depth phenomenological interviews were used to gain new insights into the conceptualisation of this event in the young men’s lives through an exploration of their experiences. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed for analysis. The inductive, descriptive approach of the phenomenological method was used to explore and describe the essence of their lived experience and led to seven themes: Being gutted, stoicism, grieving in silence, being silenced, breaking the silence, being in silence and analytic silence. The overarching essence of their experience and the phenomenon was silence. The silence the men experienced after suicide was ubiquitous.   The findings suggest losing a close male friend to suicide implicates men to suffer, grieve, live through and transform in silence. Participants experienced four types of silence: personal, private, public and analytic silence. The men were gutted and personally unable to talk about their experience. They chose to keep quiet, be stoical, suppress their emotions and keep their grief private. They grieved in silence and were silenced by others. They broke their silence with people they could trust and who provided presence support and care. They sought quiet spaces where they could reconnect, reflect on their experience. Their navigation of silence fostered new values, priorities and identities, acceptance of their loss and helped them move on with their lives. This study has brought new understandings of men’s experiences of suicide bereavement and silence. Their experience suggests that health professionals, families/whānau and friends need to learn to see, listen to and interpret the silence of men in order to better understand their experience and needs for care and support. Recommendations are made for intervention, health care practice and future research.</p>

scholarly journals Nurses lived experiences of conscience reaction: a qualitative phenomenological study

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 3-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parkhideh Hasani ◽  
Rostam Jalali ◽  
Zhila Abedsaeedi
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Professional Lives ◽  
Personal Integrity ◽  
Next Of Kin ◽  
Health Care Practice ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological Study

Background and objectives: Conscience is a cornerstone of ethics, affecting both our private and professional lives. Everyday health care practice raises questions about conscience and how to understand its role. Conscience has also been described as inducing self-growth and protecting personal integrity. Nurses views on their reactions to behaviors consistent or contrary to conscience could therefore help us to understand the meaning of the reactions of conscience. This study aimed to illuminate meanings of nurses lived experience of conscience reaction in their daily practices.Material and methods: Interviews with nine nurses were interpreted using a phenomenological hermeneutic (Colaizzi, 1978) method. Data was collected in 2010 among nurses working in various hospitals in Kermanshah. The nurses were selected for participation purposively.Results: The nurses lived experience of conscience reaction was formulated in three themes and ten sub-themes. The first theme is ‘being peace, which includes three sub-themes: Being calm, being pleased, and being satisfying. The second theme is ‘trouble conscience’ which includes four subthemes: guilt, thinking engagement, discomfort, and fretfulness. The third theme is responding which includes three sub-themes: expressing, compensation, and lack of repeat.Conclusions: The nurses lived experience of conscience reaction showed that nurses considered conscience reaction to be an important factor in the exercise of their profession, as revealed by the descriptive categories: being peace when they act consistent with conscience; trouble conscience when they act contrary on conscience; and responding after doing an anti conscience practice. They perceived that conscience played a role in nursing actions involving patients and next of kin, and guided them in their efforts to provide high quality care.  DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bioethics.v2i3.10257Bangladesh Journal of Bioethics 2011;2(3):3-9

scholarly journals Imprisonment: Young Pacific womens' experiences of living with depression

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Aotearoa Muaiava
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Parent Education ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Pacific Island ◽  
Music Reading ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Cultural Pressures

<p>Research has shown that depression is prevalent in adolescence. This descriptive phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of young Pacific Island (PI) women (17-25 years of age) living in New Zealand. Phenomenological interviewing was used to capture the lived experiences of depression with the aim of developing a deeper understanding of what it is like to be a young depressed PI woman. The essence of being depressed was imprisonment. Young PI women described how family and cultural pressures, experiences of failure and abuse led to their depression. They experienced rejection, being labelled, misunderstood and silenced by others and their circumstances and depression trapped them. The women managed their depression by finding their voice in writing journals, listening to music, reading bible scriptures, prayer and connecting to others with similar lived experience. The implications of the study are discussed in relation to improving parent education and culturally relevant support for young PI women. Recommendations for future research include developing approaches to research that include a more specific cultural and gender focus.</p>

scholarly journals Imprisonment: Young Pacific womens' experiences of living with depression

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Aotearoa Muaiava
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Parent Education ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Pacific Island ◽  
Music Reading ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Cultural Pressures

<p>Research has shown that depression is prevalent in adolescence. This descriptive phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of young Pacific Island (PI) women (17-25 years of age) living in New Zealand. Phenomenological interviewing was used to capture the lived experiences of depression with the aim of developing a deeper understanding of what it is like to be a young depressed PI woman. The essence of being depressed was imprisonment. Young PI women described how family and cultural pressures, experiences of failure and abuse led to their depression. They experienced rejection, being labelled, misunderstood and silenced by others and their circumstances and depression trapped them. The women managed their depression by finding their voice in writing journals, listening to music, reading bible scriptures, prayer and connecting to others with similar lived experience. The implications of the study are discussed in relation to improving parent education and culturally relevant support for young PI women. Recommendations for future research include developing approaches to research that include a more specific cultural and gender focus.</p>

Self-Compassion From the Adolescent Perspective: A Qualitative Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 323-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten E. Klingle ◽  
K. Jessica Van Vliet
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Positive Outlook ◽  
Emotional Balance ◽  
Adolescent Perspective

Although recent research has pointed to the potential benefits of self-compassion for youth, relatively little is known about the perspectives and lived experience of adolescents as they extend compassion toward themselves. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to gain an in-depth understanding of self-compassion from the adolescent perspective. Six adolescents, who had experienced a variety of life difficulties, were interviewed about their experiences of self-compassion in the context of their daily lives. Data were analyzed for common themes using interpretative phenomenological analysis. The resulting themes included putting oneself at the center, maintaining a positive outlook, engaging in pleasurable activities, connecting positively with others, working on self-improvement, making oneself attractive to others, accepting oneself, and experiencing emotional balance. Findings from this study add to self-compassion research by bringing attention to the contextualized meaning and experiences of self-compassion from the adolescent perspective. Directions for future research and limitations of the study are discussed.

scholarly journals Forgotten but not gone: A heuristic literature review of sibling suicide bereavement

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-31
Author(s):  
Leah Jane Royden
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand ◽  
Suicide Bereavement ◽  
Culture Of Silence ◽  
Developed World ◽  
Suicide Bereaved ◽  
Sibling Experience

INTRODUCTION: It is often said that Aotearoa New Zealand suffers from a “culture of silence” around suicide. The sibling experience, it seems, forms a silence within that silence. Suicide- bereaved siblings face what has been termed a “double loss.” Their sibling is gone, and sois their family as they knew it. Typically, they mourn both losses in isolation, the “forgotten bereaved.” Although Aotearoa New Zealand’s suicide rates are amongst the highest inthe developed world, there are currently no academic papers dedicated exclusively to the sibling experience of suicide loss. This has serious implications, as suicide-bereaved siblings experience significantly higher rates of mental illness compared to control groups even when pre-existing psychopathology, health problems, and social disadvantages are taken into consideration. In addition, their own risk of suicide has been found to double.METHOD: This heuristic literature review aims to clarify and summarise what research focused on the sibling experience of suicide bereavement has highlighted so far, drawing on the author’s lived experience to examine key themes of guilt, “unacceptable” anger, social stigmatisation, self-judgement, isolation, and the shattering of relational trust.FINDINGS AND IMPLICATIONS: Siblings cannot be expected to “seek” help, it needs to be offered—strongly and repeatedly. With this in mind, potential implications for mental health practice with suicide-bereaved siblings will be discussed, as well as broader social initiatives and areas in need of future research.

Black Men’s Experience of Police Harassment: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-117
Author(s):  
Ania Townsell ◽  
Eric B. Vogel ◽  
Alvin McLean
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Negative Emotion ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Descriptive Phenomenology ◽  
Police Harassment ◽  
History Of ◽  
Men's Experience

Abstract The Black community has a long, well-documented history of being disproportionately harassed by law enforcement. While psychological research has studied this phenomenon, more in-depth research on Black men’s lived-experience of police harassment is needed. This qualitative study used descriptive phenomenology to investigate Black men’s experience of being harassed by law enforcement officers. An analysis of non-structured interviews with a sample of four participants revealed several essential aspects of this experience, including: anxiety in response to the initial awareness of law enforcement’s presence, fear and confusion in response to abrupt escalation of aggression and hostility by officers, a sense of humiliation in response to degrading police tactics, anger over inability to pursue redress through the justice system, ongoing negative emotion, and a sense of having been psychologically harmed by the harassment. The implications of the findings are discussed.

The experiences and needs of primary family caregivers of patients with multiple myeloma: A qualitative analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 500-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Quiñoa-Salanova ◽  
Josep Porta-Sales ◽  
Cristina Monforte-Royo ◽  
Montserrat Edo-Gual
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Care And Support ◽  
Data Saturation ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Primary Family ◽  
Main Family

Background: Family caregivers play a key role in the lives of patients with multiple myeloma. However, very little is known about the impact that the disease (its diagnosis, course and prognosis) has on the main family caregiver. Aim: To achieve a deeper understanding of the lived experience of individuals who are the primary caregiver of a relative with multiple myeloma and to shed light on their needs. Design: Interpretative phenomenological study. Setting and participants: A total of 12 individuals who were the main family caregivers of a relative with multiple myeloma who was under outpatient follow-up at a cancer unit in Barcelona were recruited via purposive sampling until data saturation was reached. In semi-structured in-depth interviews, participants described their experiences of caring for their relative with multiple myeloma. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using ATLAS.ti v7.2. The seven steps proposed by Colaizzi were used for data analysis, and the relationships among emerging themes were examined. Findings: Four main themes emerged: (a) a new life, adapting to the disease, (b) commitment to the patient, (c) the emotional sphere and (d) experiences in relation to the care and support received. The analysis also revealed a core overarching theme: uncertainty. Conclusion: Primary family caregivers experienced intense uncertainty, and they described a strong need to air their feelings. Specific practical initiatives, targeting both health-related and logistical aspects of care, need to be developed in order to support family caregivers of myeloma patients.

Women Called: A Qualitative Study of Christian Women Dually Called to Motherhood and Career

2005 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 198-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina Schermer Sellers ◽  
Kris Thomas ◽  
Jennifer Batts ◽  
Cami Ostman
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Christian Women ◽  
Liberal Arts University ◽  
Contemporary Writing ◽  
Career Mothers ◽  
University Setting

The intersection between spirituality, motherhood and vocation is largely unexplored in contemporary writing and research. The cultural and religious messages received by women regarding motherhood and vocation often produce complicated dilemmas for women who seek to participate in both domains simultaneously. Even though working mothers represent a significant number of women in America, the stories, themes and voices of deeply spiritual career mothers have been largely silenced in literature. This phenomenological study looks into the lives of eleven Christian women who are mothers working across career disciplines in a liberal arts university setting. Four dominant themes emerged from the analysis, including the meaning of “calling,” formative messages, the lived experience, and wisdom for the next generation. Though complex and demanding, overall these women were deeply satisfied and grateful for the opportunity to craft lives fulfilling longings to both motherhood and career. Implications for the community and future research are also addressed.

Resilience Strategies of Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse and their Female Partners: A Phenomenological Inquiry

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 341-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerald K. Crete ◽  
Anneliese A. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Childhood Sexual Abuse ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Cultural Theory ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Masculine Identity ◽  
Female Partners ◽  
Male Survivors ◽  
Negative Coping

This phenomenological study explored the lived experience of male survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) who identified as resilient in their current relationships with female partners. The study was grounded in Relational-Cultural Theory (Jordan, 2004; Miller, 1976) in order to examine the relational movements within participants' relationships with their female partners. The findings identified seven relational movements that corresponded with growth in resilience. Resilient male survivors moved from past abuse to therapeutic processing and from isolation to finding a purpose. Personal and relational challenges to resilience were self-hatred, insecurity, restricted emotionality, masculine identity crisis, and negative coping strategies. Resilient male survivors developed mutual empathy, greater trust, and deeper connections; reprocessed their masculine identity; and developed a positive vision for the future. Implications for future research and practice and study limitations are discussed.

scholarly journals Parents’ lived experience of providing kangaroo care to their preterm infants

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 16-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Leonard ◽  
Pat Mayers
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Low Birthweight ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Good Evidence ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Kangaroo Care ◽  
Care And Support

Premature and low birthweight infants pose particular challenges to health services in South Africa. While there is good evidence to demonstrate the benefits of kangaroo care in low birthweight infants, limited research has been conducted locally on the experiences of parents who provide kangaroo care to their preterm infants. This phenomenological study explores the lived experience of parents who provided their preterm infants with kangaroo care at a tertiary-level maternity centre in the Western Cape. In-depth interviews were conducted with six parents: four mothers and two fathers. Data was analysed using an adaptation of the approaches described by Colaizzi (1978:48-71) and Hycner (1985:280-294). To ensure trustworthiness, the trustworthiness criteria described by Guba and Lincoln (1989:242-243) were applied. Kangaroo care is a phased process, each phase bringing a unique set of experiences. The eight themes that emerged are described: unforeseen, unprepared and uncertain - the experience of birth; anxiety and barriers; an intimate connection; adjustments, roles and responsibilities; measuring success; a network of encouragement and support; living-in challenges; and living with the infant outside of hospital. Challenges facing health care providers are described and recommendations for information about kangaroo care and support for parents are made. Opsomming Vroeggebore babas en babas met ’n lae geboortegewig stel besondere uitdagings vir Suid-Afrikaanse gesondhiedsdienste. Daar bestaan goeie bewyse dat die kangaroesorgmetode voordelig is vir babas met ’n laegeboortegewig, dog is minimale plaaslike navorsing gedoen oor die ondervindinge van ouers wat hierdie metode gebruik om vir hul vroeggebore babas te sorg. Hierdie fenomenologiese studie verken die geleefde ervaringe van ouers wat vir hulle vroeggebore babas deur middel van die kangaroesorgmetode in ’n tersiêre kraamsentrum in die Weskaap gesorg het. Data is ingesamel deur in-diepte onderhoude met ses ouers te voer: vier moeders and twee vaders van vroeggebore babas. Data is ontleed volgens ’n verwerking van die metodes soos deur Colaizzi (1978:48-71) en Hycner (1985:280-294) beskryf. Om betroubaarheid te verseker, is die betroubaarheidskriteria van Guba en Lincoln (1989:242-243) toegepas. Kangaroesorg is ’n geleidelike proses; elke fase lei tot ‘n unieke stel ondervindinge. Agt temas is uit die data geïdentifiseer: Onverwags, onvoorbereid en onseker - die geboorte-ervaring; angstigheid and hindernisse; ’n intieme verband; aanpassings, rolle en verantwoordelikhede; die meting van sukses; ’n netwerk van aanmoediging en ondersteuning; die uitdagings van binne die hospitaal leef; saamleef met die baba buite die hospital. Uitdagings wat gesondheidspersonnel te voorstaan kom en aanbevelings oor inligting met betrekking tot kangaroesorg en ondersteuning aan ouers word voorgestel.

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