“Be Excellent and Do More with Less”

2017 ◽  
pp. 1245-1261
Author(s):  
Solveig Beyza Narli Evenstad
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Intention To Leave ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Human Dimension ◽  
Organizational Sustainability ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Cost Competitiveness

It is common to think of sustainability in the context of environmental issues. However as companies are downsizing, the human dimension of sustainability, i.e. the organizational sustainability is at stake. The sole focus on cost competitiveness pushes already stressed-out employees to be excellent and do more with less at the same time. When employees are caught between such paradoxal injunctions and organizational defense routines hinder dialog, some employees develop dysfunctional coping strategies and end up being burned out. Burnout is associated with depression, lack of motivation, absenteeism, and intention to leave. It has both human and economic consequences threatening the sustainability of an organization. The study of the experience of burnout among three Information and Communication Technology (ICT) workers in Norway conducted as an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) is presented as the case and the pathological communication patterns in the organizational culture behind burnout are identified.

“Be Excellent and Do More with Less”

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solveig Beyza Narli Evenstad
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Intention To Leave ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Organizational Sustainability ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Cost Competitiveness

It is common to think of sustainability in the context of environmental issues. However as companies are downsizing, the human dimension of sustainability, i.e. the organizational sustainability is at stake. The sole focus on cost competitiveness pushes already stressed-out employees to be excellent and do more with less at the same time. When employees are caugth between such paradoxal injunctions and organizational defense routines hinder dialog, some employees develop dysfunctional coping strategies and end up being burned out. Burnout is associated with depression, lack of motivation, absenteeism, and intention to leave. It has both human and economic consequences threatening the sustainability of an organization. The study of the experience of burnout among three Information and Communication Technology (ICT) workers in Norway conducted as an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) is presented as the case and the pathological communication patterns in the organizational culture behind burnout are identified.

Living with Heart Failure during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110166
Author(s):  
Alessia Martina Trenta ◽  
Davide Ausili ◽  
Rosario Caruso ◽  
Cristina Arrigoni ◽  
Massimo Moro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Hospital Organization ◽  
Challenging Situation ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Negative Feelings

This study aimed to explore lived experience of patients with heart failure (HF) during the COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative study was conducted using an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Data collection performed in March-May 2020, using in-depth, semi-structured interviews on a purposive sample. Data were analyzed according to the IPA methodology, and triangulation, bracketing, journaling, and member checking were used to assure rigor. 14 patients with HF were enrolled, and three main themes described their lived experience during the COVID-19 pandemic: Vulnerability, Hanging in the balance, and Coping strategies. These people felt particularly vulnerable to the novel virus and experienced uncertainty due to hospital organization changes. Because of this, they felt like they were hanging in the balance, experiencing various negative feelings. Nevertheless, they managed to deal with this challenging situation by implementing some peculiar coping strategies. The COVID-19 represents a significant challenge for patients with HF, impacting significantly on their lives.

Interpretative phenomenological analysis for LIS research

2015 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
pp. 338-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy VanScoy ◽  
Solveig Beyza Evenstad
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Phenomenological Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Information Professionals

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview and evaluation of interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) for the library and information science (LIS) community, as this method has only recently been used for exploring experiences of various phenomena related to LIS. Design/methodology/approach – IPA is discussed within the phenomenological tradition. Two examples of recent IPA studies are examined in parallel to show application of the IPA method. Issues and challenges of applying IPA to LIS research questions are discussed. Findings – IPA is an alternative phenomenological method, adding to the repertoire of qualitative methods used for LIS research. It was an effective method for exploring experience among information professionals: it was equally suitable for studying reference and information service work for academic library professionals and burnout experience for information and communication technology workers. Originality/value – Only a few LIS studies have used IPA and no discussion or evaluation of the method has been published for this field. This paper provides a discussion of the method for LIS researchers interested in this emerging phenomenological method.

scholarly journals Living with heart failure during the COVID-19 pandemic: an interpretative phenomenological analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
AM Trenta ◽  
D Ausili ◽  
R Caruso ◽  
M Moro ◽  
T Nania ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Heart Failure Patients ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background The COVID-19 outbreak has presented significant challenges for healthcare systems worldwide, which are responsible for guaranteeing access to care for all patients and limiting the spread of the virus. The necessary changes in the healthcare systems have deeply impacted not only people affected by the novel coronavirus, but also those with chronic conditions, such as heart failure. Since the beginning of the pandemic, a reduction of routine visits and use of emergency services by patients with heart failure has been observed, and these patients have tended to visit the hospital only when their symptoms were severe. The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on heart failure patients’ lives have not yet been investigated. Purpose To explore the lived experiences of patients with heart failure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A qualitative investigation based on interpretative phenomenological analysis was conducted. Fourteen patients with heart failure (12 males and 2 females with a median age of 68 years) completed in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Triangulation, journaling and member checking were used to improve the rigour of the study. Results Three themes describing the lived experience of patients were identified: "being vulnerable", "hanging in the balance", and "coping strategies". Patients reported feeling particularly vulnerable to the novel coronavirus due to their clinical conditions, and therefore they experienced fear and anxiety. Changes in the healthcare systems due to the COVID-19 pandemic created a sense of uncertainty that patients described as a feeling of hanging in the balance. However, despite these relevant difficulties, heart failure patients have managed to deal with the situation using various coping strategies, such as acceptance, recreational activities, family reorganization, and use of technology. Conclusions The COVID-19 outbreak deeply affected the lives of patients with heart failure, and our results highlight the relevant difficulties they have faced. We point out that there is a great need for targeted interventions, and these could be developed taking into consideration the coping strategies described in the study.

scholarly journals Elite Athletes Coping With Depression: A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 351-373
Author(s):  
Florence Lebrun ◽  
Áine MacNamara ◽  
Dave Collins ◽  
Sheelagh Rodgers
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Elite Athletes ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Professional Help ◽  
Research Perspectives ◽  
Mental Health Issues

Little is known about the coping strategies used by elite athletes suffering from mental health issues. Therefore, this study examined coping strategies implemented by elite athletes facing clinical depression. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with four elite athletes and analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Results present a broad picture of how elite athletes tried to cope with depression using a range of coping strategies. Among the different strategies highlighted, talking, seeking professional help and social support were particularly emphasized by the participants. Surprisingly, however, only one participant reported transferring the skills and strategies learned on her way to the top to many other aspects of her everyday life such as coping with her depression. Findings, therefore, suggest that athletes should be encouraged to transfer and make the most of the skills learned throughout their sport career to deal with their daily life. Future research perspectives and implications are discussed.

scholarly journals An Identity Process Theory Account of the Impact of Boarding School on Sense of Self and Mental Health: an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frances Simpson ◽  
Melanie Haughton ◽  
William Van Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Process Theory ◽  
Identity Process Theory ◽  
The Impact

AbstractBoarding schools exist to provide education for children, but this involves the child leaving the family home and residing in an educational institution. Identity Process Theory suggests that such a change in circumstances can threaten the child’s identity, which triggers coping strategies and impacts on the individual’s self-concept during both childhood and adulthood. This study undertook an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of semi-structured interviews conducted with five adults who boarded as children. The focus was on exploring participants’ beliefs in terms of how the boarding experience affected their sense of self. Emerging themes relate to the (i) coping strategies used by participants during childhood, such as amnesia, compartmentalising, compliance and acceptance, and (ii) long-term effects of boarding on identity, self-concept and intimate relationships. Findings also highlight the interplay of factors such as privilege and social class, which were reported as motives for participants’ parents choosing boarding for their children. The study raises important questions about the long-term health impacts of sending children away to board.

scholarly journals ‘I put my “police head” on’: Coping strategies for working with sexual offending material

2018 ◽  
Vol 92 (3) ◽  
pp. 237-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Parkes ◽  
Nicola Graham-Kevan ◽  
Jo Bryce
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Sexual Offending ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Sexual Offence ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Potential Sources ◽  
Sources Of Support ◽  
Organisational Factors ◽  
The Impact

This paper explores the coping strategies of UK police staff who are exposed to sexual offence material (SOM). Eleven police staff completed a questionnaire then took part in semi-structured interviews. Themes were identified using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). This paper explores the theme ‘Coping strategies for working directly with material’, focusing on the most common strategies employed: ‘Detachment’, ‘Avoidance’ and ‘Process-driven’ approaches. Links between coping and different features of SOM are examined, including victim characteristics and audio content. The impact of organisational factors which make coping strategies more or less effective are also explored, along with potential sources of support.

Dual Process Model of Coping With Bereavement in the Test of the Subjective Experiences of Bereaved Spouses

2016 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. 212-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Léonor Fasse ◽  
Emmanuelle Zech
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Dual Process ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Dual Process Model ◽  
Research Perspectives ◽  
Coping Processes

The Dual Process Model of Coping With Bereavement (DPM) was developed to better understand the dynamic coping processes adopted by bereaved people. In the present study, we investigated the daily subjective experiences of widowed people and examined whether they recognized themselves in the model. Thirteen out of the 16 interviewed widowed persons reported that their bereavement experience basically fitted the model. However, they also identified discrepancies. Interviews with six bereaved spouses were subjected to an interpretative phenomenological analysis. Three main issues were identified: (a) the interdependence versus distinctiveness of coping processes, (b) the conscious and intentional nature of coping strategies, and (c) the very nature of respite in the grief experience. The results indicated that, although relevant, the DPM did not always match the grieving experiences reported by the widowed individuals. Clinical and research perspectives are discussed.

scholarly journals Clients’ Faith Experiences as an Opportunity or a Challenge for Psychotherapy: A Qualitative Analysis of Clinical Records

Religions ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 502
Author(s):  
Aida Hougaard Andersen ◽  
Dorte Toudal Viftrup ◽  
Heidi Frølund Pedersen ◽  
Kirsten K. Roessler
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Outpatient Care ◽  
Therapeutic Approach ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Psychological Resource ◽  
Clinical Records ◽  
And Coping

Faith experiences constitute important sources of meaning but also a risk of religious struggles. However, studies exploring the faith experiences of clients in relation to psychological functioning in psychotherapy are needed, especially in secularized countries. This study investigated how clients described faith experiences when addressed in psychotherapy, how they experienced faith in relation to coping, and how the experiences were integrated into the psychotherapy. Written records of 33 clients from a psychological clinic with outpatient care in Denmark were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. The most prevalent diagnoses among the clients were stress, depression, anxiety, and life crises. The clients reported that spiritual and religious beliefs functioned as sources of meaning and constituted either a strength, a challenge, or a combination of both. The psychosocial life and coping strategies of the clients were interwoven with faith experiences. A psychological, resource-focused approach in relation to the clients’ religious challenges seemed to help them toward a more flexible and resource-oriented faith. Assessing faith experiences as sources of meaning in a therapeutic approach focusing on the client’s resources may increase both the psychological functioning of clients and the therapists’ understanding of clients’ lifeworlds.

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