Exploring Interpersonal Relationship of Female Patients with Persistent Depressive Disorder: A Qualitative Study with a Phenomenological Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Asadollahi ◽  
Hamid Taher Neshat Doost ◽  
Mohammad Reza Abedi ◽  
Hamid Afshar Zanjani
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Chronic Problem ◽  
Persistent Depressive Disorder

Background: Persistent depressive disorder (PDD) is a chronic problem that is more prevalent among women than men. Various studies have revealed that these people experience many problems in their interpersonal relationships, which increase their suffering. Objectives: The present study was done to identify how people suffering from PDD experience interpersonal relationships that often seem troubled and broken. Methods: A phenomenological approach was adopted for this qualitative study. For this purpose, in-depth interviews were conducted with 21 individuals with PDD, focusing on exploring their experience and suffering in interpersonal relationships. All interviews were recorded and transcribed, and the transcripts were analyzed using Giorgi’s phenomenological descriptive method. Results: In general, five main themes and 16 sub-themes emerged. The main themes were: (1) Feeling empty of love and compassion; (2) feeling ignored; (3) ignoring others’ needs, conditions, and suffering; (4) feeling of being annoying to others; and (5) feeling confused and helpless in relationships. Conclusions: It seems that all five themes convey the message that these individuals demonstrate less skill in feeling compassion and receiving it from others. Therefore, it appears that long-term compassion-based interventions can effectively reduce the interpersonal suffering of these individuals. It should be noted that although these themes have commonalities in different cultural contexts, the culture can influence the content and intensity of these feelings.

scholarly journals Could coronavirus 2019-infected disease patients get cope with the treatment?: A qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 880
Author(s):  
Fery AM Mendrofa ◽  
Umi Hani ◽  
Yuni Nurhidayat
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Psychological Aspect ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The World ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Depth Interviews

A pandemic of a novel coronavirus-infected disease is currently ongoing in the world. Most patients have to be isolated due to the treatments. This study aimed to make sense of how patients with coronavirus-infected disease understand and experience infectious isolation. The research used a qualitative design with a phenomenological approach. Data collection was conducted with in-depth interviews of nine patients with coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) confirmed who had been in the isolation room. The analysis was conducted on interview transcripts by organizing keywords found into categories, sub-themes, and themes based on Colaizzi's approach. The results indicated that the participants experienced fright due to the isolation and attempted to integrate their isolation experiences. Isolation highlighted a sense of threat posed by cross-infection, a threat that participants experienced as originating from others and from themselves to others. Participants described feeling changes experienced after several days of treatment. Participants reported various symptoms of the disease and received careful care while in isolation. They still communicate with family. Isolated patients are able to deal with the treatment by improving their coping strategies. Participants reported the most support from their families, even from a distance. Future research could explore experiences of isolation from family and staff perspectives and identify the psychological aspect in caring for the COVID-19 patients.

scholarly journals Academic Librarians Perceive Duration and Social Interaction as Important Elements for Professional Development

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-96
Author(s):  
Hilary Bussell
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Electronic Mail ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
The United States ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Hermeneutic Phenomenological ◽  
Depth Interviews

A Review of: Attebury, R. I. (2017). Professional development: A qualitative study of high impact characteristics affecting meaningful and transformational learning. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 43(3), 232-241. http://dx.doi.org//10.1016/j.acalib.2017.02.015 Abstract Objective – To understand the characteristics of meaningful and transformational professional development experiences of academic librarians. Design – Qualitative analysis of in-depth interviews using a hermeneutic phenomenological approach. Setting – Public and private colleges and universities in the United States of America. Subjects – 10 academic librarians. Methods – The researcher selected 10 participants using an initial survey distributed through national library electronic mail lists. Two rounds of semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted over Skype during fall 2014 and spring 2015. The first round of interviews began with background questions about participants’ careers, then moved on to questions about professional development experiences that were meaningful and/or transformational. The responses from this first round of interviews were used to develop questions for a second round of interviews with the same participants. After completing the interviews, the researcher sent follow-up emails to participants in order to gather feedback on summaries and interpretations of interviews. The transcribed interviews were used to create an initial set of codes and then imported into NVivo for analysis using a hermeneutic phenomenological approach. Main Results – All participants reported on professional development experiences that they found to be meaningful. Half of the participants discussed professional development experiences that were transformational for their perceptions and practice of librarianship. The themes of duration and interaction were identified in every participant’s discussions of meaningful or transformational professional development. Reflection, discomfort, and self-awareness were also identified as prominent themes. Conclusion – The study found that two of the most important ingredients for meaningful and transformational professional development are activities that are sustained over time and that include social interaction. The participants perceived long-term, interactive professional development activities as opportunities to identify and address gaps in their professional knowledge, which benefits themselves and their organizations. On-the-job learning, single-theme workshops or institutes, and professional committee work were particularly promising forms of meaningful professional development. The author recommends that academic librarians who are interested in meaningful or transformational professional development look for activities that are sustained and interactive, that promote reflection, and that provide opportunities to increase self-awareness of gaps in knowledge. Facilitators of professional development activities should include interactive components and ensure that participants have a chance to stay in contact after the event in order to encourage long-term interaction and reflection.

scholarly journals The Initial Questionnaire Development in Measuring of Coach-Athlete–Parent Interpersonal Relationships: Results of Two Qualitative Investigations

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (13) ◽  
pp. 2283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ausra Lisinskiene ◽  
Emily May ◽  
Marc Lochbaum
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Youth Sports ◽  
Group Processes ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Study Results

The interpersonal relationship among the coach, athlete, and parent (C-A-P) in youth sports is a complex and dynamic phenomenon. The evaluation of such interpersonal relationship becomes an important factor in trying to understand the overall youth sports environment. The purpose of this study was to begin the development of a questionnaire to assess the coach-athlete–parent interpersonal relationships in youth sports. To achieve our purpose, two qualitative studies were conducted. In the first qualitative study, 136 research participants completed an online questionnaire asking for statements concerning the C-A-P based on an extensive literature review. In the second phase, a follow up phenomenological study design was conducted. For the phenomenological study, 30 participants (10 coaches, 10 athletes, and 10 youth sports parents) completed in-depth interviews. Based on both qualitative study results, the following three themes emerged: group processes, motivation, and over-involvement. The two qualitative investigations revealed themes and 48 potential questions to be used in developing a C-A-P questionnaire in quantifying the C-A-P results.

Relationship of Social Problem-Solving Ability with Interpersonal Relationships: A Prospective Study among Japanese Women and Men

2012 ◽  
Vol 111 (3) ◽  
pp. 929-937 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katsunori Sumi
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Social Problem ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Social Problem Solving ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Partial Correlations ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Relationship Of

The present study of a Japanese sample used a prospective approach to examine the relationship between self-rated social problem-solving ability and quality of interpersonal relationships. The Japanese versions of the Problem-Solving Self-Efficacy Scale, Problem-Solving Skills Scale, and the Interpersonal Relationship Inventory short form were administered to 139 female and 148 male Japanese college students, who participated in two sessions separated by 6 wk. (Time 1 and Time 2). Partial correlations controlling for scores on the interpersonal relationship scales at Time 1 indicated that self-ratings of social problem-solving ability were correlated with aspects of interpersonal relationships assessed at Time 2, and this relationship was stronger for men (five of six correlations were significant) than for women (two of six correlations were significant).

scholarly journals The specificity of the relationship of interpersonal relationship and self-relationship of the elderly

2019 ◽  
pp. 57-61
Author(s):  
Dmitriy V. Ganin
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Inclusion Control ◽  
The Relationship

This article discusses the results of an empirical, comprehensive study of interpersonal relationships and self-relation of older people. Special attention is paid tointerpersonal needs. The author notes, in the age group of elderly people, the presence of all kinds of interpersonal needs, inclusion, control, affect. This is not observed in the middle and senile age groups. The age interrelation between interpersonal relations and self-attitude of elderly people is found out. The study found correlations characteristic of the age group of the elderly and other age groups, namely: the similarity of the correlations of the elderly and middle-aged and elderly and senile. The most important need characteristic of older persons as the need for "inclusion"was also identified.

scholarly journals Women Residents’ Quality of Life in the Shophouse in Medan, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (15) ◽  
pp. 395-401
Author(s):  
Wahyuni Zahrah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Mixed Use ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Open Access Article

In Medan, Indonesia, shop houses are famous buildings, though they have spatial and thermal comfort limitations. This investigation aims to find out the essence of shop house women residents' quality of life. This research is a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. The collection of data used in-depth interviews with seven women dwellers. The research indicates that the quality of life in women's view is not determined by mere material abundance, but rather by feeling sufficient and gratitude. This research can contribute to enriching the quality of life and built environment studies of urban mixed-use living.   Keywords: shop house; quality of life; women; mixed-use living eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5i15.2495.

scholarly journals The Challenges, Coping Mechanisms, and the Needs of the Inhospital Parents Caring for Children with Life-limiting Neurological Disorders: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Fahisham Taib ◽  
Khoo Teik Beng ◽  
Lee Chee Chan
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Neurological Disorders ◽  
English Language ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Neurological Conditions ◽  
Depth Interviews

Objective: Parents who have children with complex lifelong and life-limiting neurological conditions experienced many stresses and anxieties throughout their lives as caregivers. However, this information is still very limited. The study aimed to explore the challenges faced by parents with children who have complex neurological conditions, their coping strategies, needs, and expectations. Materials and Methods: A semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted in the either Malay or English language among the parents of children with complex lifelong neurological conditions and have been on long-term in-patient hospital care. The interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed for thematic analysis. The qualitative study was conducted from October to November 2016 at the Paediatric Institute of Hospital Kuala Lumpur. Grounded theory was used to examine the qualitative data with inductive and deductive types of coding. The transcripts were read repeatedly to allow familiarity to the themes presented by the participants. Further discussions were conducted among the researchers to triangulate the information. Results: A total of 11 parents were interviewed for this study. The thematic analysis resulted in 8 challenges: Physical wellbeing, Environment, Relationship, Financial, Occupational, Rational, Mental, and Spiritual. Coping strategies comprised problem focused issues related to the key challenges in the caregivers’ context. Similar to the needs and expectations, the key themes were derived from the key understandings of the challenges and looking at the palliative care impacts for these children. Conclusion: There are various challenges faced by parents of children with life-limiting neurological disorders. Physical, Environment, Relationship, Financial, Occupational, Rational, Mental, and Spiritual Wellbeing can be a platform for the assessment of the caregivers’ needs and the planning for palliative care support.

scholarly journals Analisis Faktor Yang Berhubungan dengan Stres Kerja Perawat di Rumah Sakit Jiwa Naimata Kupang Tahun 2019

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-114
Author(s):  
Matilda Lantaran Sari ◽  
Luh Putu Ruliati ◽  
Erny Erawati Pua Upa
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Work Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Performance Satisfaction ◽  
Relationship Of

   All professionals in the hospital have a risk of stress, but nurses have a higher stress level. High levels of work stress also affect the performance, satisfaction, productivity, and caring behavior of nurses will be lower. If nurses experience work stress and are not managed properly, it can eliminate the care for patients, increase errors in patient care and endanger patient safety. This study aims to analyze the relationship of workload, interpersonal relationships, work safety and the level of dependence of patients with nurses work stress at Naimata General Hospital Kupang. This type of research is an analytic survey with cross sectional study design. The population in this study were 38 people with samples taken using the Total Sampling technique, the test used was a multiple linear regression test. T test results show there is a relationship between workload (p = 0.029 <α = 0.05), interpersonal relationship (p = 0.012 <α = 0.05) and work safety (p = 0,000 <α = 0.05) with stress nurse work. There was no relationship between the level of patient dependence (p = 0.281> α = 0.05) with nurses work stress.The results of the F test showed that together with the independent variables related to work stress nurses (p = 0,000 <α = 0.05) with a coefficient of determination of 62.5%. It is recommended for the hospital to conduct training for nurses on how to handle mental patients.

scholarly journals PSYCHOSOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES /MOKINIŲ, TURINČIŲ MOKYMOSI SUTRIKIMŲ, PSICHOSOCIALINĖ CHARAKTERISTIKA

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (36) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Algirdas Ališauskas ◽  
Jelena Galvydytė
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
High Status ◽  
Students With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Psychosocial Characteristics ◽  
The Social ◽  
Personal Qualities ◽  
Relationship Of

<p>The article describes the psychosocial characteristics of students with learning disabilities. Qualitative data collection and processing (interview and interview content analysis) and quantitative (socio-metric research) methods have been applied. Positive and negative psychosocial (emotional self-satisfaction/feeling, self-actualisation and self-expression and inter- personal relations) characteristics of a student with learning disabilities have been distinguished and defined. The social status of these students has been ascertained within the class and the motives of the  classmates in their choices have been revealed.</p><p>A psychosocial portrait (according to feeling well, self- actualisation, and the quality of interpersonal relationship) of a student with learning disabilities is ambiguous, reconciling both positive and negative characteristics. In the class, a relatively high status of students with learning disabilities has been identified. Positive and negative classmate’s choices mostly related to personal qualities and acceptable or unacceptable behaviour of the students with learning disabilities. An analysis of interview content revealed the factors determining self-esteem, self-expression, and interpersonal relationships of students with learning disabilities.</p><p>Straipsnyje pateikiama mokymosi sutrikimų turinčių mokinių psichosocialinė charakteristika. Taikyti kokybiniai (interviu ir interviu turinio analizė) ir kiekybiniai (sociometrinis tyrimas) metodai. Išskirtos ir apibūdintos pozityvios ir negatyvios mokymosi sutrikimų turinčio mokinio psichosocialinės (emocinio pasitenkinimo/savijautos, savirealizacijos ir saviraiškos bei tarpasmeninių santykių) charakteristikos. Išsiaiškintas mokinių, turinčių mokymosi sutrikimą, socialinis statusas klasėje, atskleisti bendraklasių pasirinkimų motyvai.</p><p>Mokinio, turinčio mokymosi sutrikimą, psichosocialinis portretas (pagal savijautą, savirealizaciją ir tarpasmeninių santykių kokybę) nevienareikšmis, jame dera ir pozityvios, ir negatyvios charakteristikos. Nustatytas pakankamai aukštas mokymosi sutrikimų turinčių mokinių statusas klasėje. Teigiami ir neigiami bendraklasių pasirinkimai labiausiai siejasi su mokinių, turinčių mokymosi sutrikimų, asmeninėmis savybėmis ir priimtinu ar nepriimtinu jų elgesiu. Interviu turinio analizė leido atskleisti veiksnius, lemiančius mokinių, turinčių mokymosi sutrikimų, gerą savijautą, saviraišką bei  tarpasmeninius santykius: mokinių požiūriu tai - draugiški santykiai  klasėje, savo stiprybių mokantis pažinimas, geranoriška klasės draugų parama ir pagalba, sėkmė ir įvertinimas ne mokymosi veikloje; tėvų požiūriu - draugiški santykiai klasėje, vaiko palaikymas, galimybė vaikui dalyvauti klasės/mokyklos renginiuose, būrelių lankymas; mokytojų akcentuojami pozityvūs veiksniai: geras mokyklos lankymas, draugiškas bendravimas su klasės draugais, noras atlikti skirtas užduotis, gebėjimas susikaupti, mokėjimas tvardytis susidūrus su nesėkme, noras dalyvauti ir dalyvavimas klasės/mokyklos renginiuose; specialistų minimi pozityvūs vaiko ugdymosi psichologiniai veiksniai: gera vaiko savijauta klasėje, pasitikėjimas savimi, palaikantys bendraklasiai, šiltas ir palaikantis mokytojo santykis su vaiku, galimybė vaikui realizuoti savo pomėgius užklasinėje veikloje. Probleminės sritys, išryškėjusios per interviu dalyvių apibūdintus neigiamus psichosocialinius veiksnius, keliančius mokiniui ir jo ugdytojams diskomfortą, siejasi su gan dažnais neigiamais emociniais vaiko išgyvenimais, susijusiais su mokykla (nepalankūs santykiai su bendraklasiais ir mokytojais, patiriami mokymosi sunkumai, palaikymo ir pagalbos vaikui stoka), mokinio elgesio charakteristikomis, trukdančiomis bendrauti ir ypač - nepakankama savirealizacija ir saviraiškos stoka (menku įsitraukimu į bendras klasės/mokyklos veiklas).</p>

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