scholarly journals Exploring the impact of involving fathers in the treatment of their children: A study using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA)

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Elisabeth Iversen ◽  
Barbara Hoff Esbjørn ◽  
Elisabeth Christensen ◽  
Nina Schultz Hansen
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Family System ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Parents Experiences

Although fathers have been shown to contribute uniquely to the development of psychopathology in children, they continue to be ignored in research and clinical work. Knowledge about the impact of involving fathers in their child’s treatment – for the child, couple and the family as a whole - is still sparse. The aim of this study was to explore parents’ experiences of having fathers involved in the treatment of their child. Parents, whose children had received cognitive behavioural therapy for an anxiety disorder, were interviewed about this topic. The participating parents had all been involved in the treatment of their child. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used to analyze the data in this study. Three higher order themes and 11 subthemes emerged from the six interview accounts. The three higher order themes were as follows: Strengthening the family system, empowerment of parents, and impact on partner relationship. Results indicated that parents’ experiences of the involvement of fathers to be beneficial not only on the child’s treatment but also on other aspects of family life. The parents reported that the family as a whole benefitted from the treatment and that the relationship between the parents was strengthened. A model was created to conceptualize these results.

Compulsive Hoarding: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Kellett ◽  
Rebecca Greenhalgh ◽  
Nigel Beail ◽  
Nicola Ridgway
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Compulsive Hoarding ◽  
Behavioural Avoidance ◽  
Physical Environments ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Interview Format ◽  
The Impact

Background: This project aimed to explore the experiences of people who compulsively hoard and how they make sense of their own hoarding behaviours. Method: A total of 11 compulsive hoarders were recruited and interviewed using a simple semi-structured interview format, designed for the purposes of the study. The resulting transcribed interviews were analyzed using interpretive-phenomenological analysis. Results: Four super-ordinate discrete, but interacting, themes were found: (1) childhood factors; (2) the participants' relationship to their hoarded items; (3) cognitive and behavioural avoidance of discard; and (4) the impact of hoarding on self, others and the home environment. The themes as a whole described people entrapped in massively cluttered physical environments of their own making. Efforts at discard appeared consistently sabotaged by cognitive/behavioural avoidance, thereby creating maintaining factors of associated personal distress and environmental decline. Conclusions: The results are discussed in the context of the extant evidence concerning hoarding, the distinct contribution made by the current results and the identified methodological shortcomings of the research approach.

scholarly journals Lived Experiences of Siblings of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in India: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 025371762110291
Author(s):  
Poornima Viswanathan ◽  
M. Thomas Kishore ◽  
Shekhar P. Seshadri
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Sibling Relationship ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Small Element ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact

Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can impact the individual and their families. The impact on siblings is unique because they evolve from being another child in the family to a future adult who can be a potential resource to the family in supporting a member with ASD. Since the quality of care and support can be affected by the lived experiences of the carer and there are not many studies on siblings, this study examined the lived experiences of siblings of individuals with ASD. Methods: Fourteen siblings of individuals with ASD, aged 15–36 years, were recruited from a tertiary hospital, schools, and private institutes. A semistructured interview schedule was used to explore the lived experiences. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used to identify the themes. Results: The themes based on IPA indicated that the siblings have very basic concerns like understanding the condition and complex issues such as coping, preparing for current and future roles, personal needs and expectations, need for a support system, and positive aspects of the sibling relationship. Nonetheless, the siblings minimized reporting their difficulties and focused more on the needs of the sibling with ASD. Conclusion: Siblings have diverse lived experiences, with a small element of positive experiences. Appropriate supports are needed to address the complexities of the lived experiences.

scholarly journals Exploring the Impact of Father’s Demise among Female Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-142
Author(s):  
Rabia Farooqi ◽  
Ayesha Khan
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Family System ◽  
Extended Family ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Social Psychological ◽  
The Family ◽  
Emotional Aspects ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

The present study is intended to explore the impact brought about by parental demise among female adolescents. Moreover, examining the societal role, particularly the part played by the family system, after the death of a father and its effect on an adolescent’s life perception. Data was collected through in-depth interviews from 4 adolescents aged between 17-19 years, accumulated by a purposive sampling method and analyzed through interpretative phenomenological analysis. Findings demonstrated that adolescents who encountered the loss of their fathers face numerous problems impacting their emotional, cognitive, and behavioural well-being. The absence of parents brings a drastic change in an entire life affecting their mental health leading to low self-esteem, depression, anxiety as well as emotional sufferings. The major issues highlighted during the study were life disruption, financial crisis, lack of support in terms of both financial and emotional aspects from extended family. Moreover, the family system played a detrimental role in the adversities encountered. Furthermore, participants stressed that children having both parents attained support, attention, emotional bonding, and encountered fewer social, psychological, and emotional issues. They constantly grieved the parental loss and faced a lack of care, that significantly affected their well-being. These findings help in understanding the problems associated with lack of parental bonding in connection with father’s loss, whereas its long-lasting impact spread throughout one's life.

scholarly journals Psychiatry trainees' experiences of cognitive-behavioural therapy training in a UK deanery: A qualitative analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Alice Carson ◽  
Sarah Emily Clark
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
Personal Influence ◽  
Therapy Training ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural

Aims and methodTo explore core psychiatry trainees' experiences of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) training by using interpretative phenomenological analysis of semi-structured interviews conducted with seven core trainee psychiatrists in Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery.ResultsFour key themes emerged: (1) barriers to training; (2) guidance, with emphasis on the importance of supervision groups; (3) acquisition of new skills and confidence; (4) personal influence on the training experience.Clinical implicationsMany trainees in Yorkshire have a positive experience of CBT training; however, some also experience barriers to acquiring the relevant skills. Further research should build on the positive factors and barriers identified here, with a view to guiding improvements in training nationwide.

Mothers’ experience of Intensive Interaction

2021 ◽  
pp. 174462952199537
Author(s):  
Samantha Berridge ◽  
Nick Hutchinson
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Potential Barriers ◽  
Low Expectations ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Parents Experiences

There is limited research into parents’ experiences of Intensive Interaction. Despite this, there are parents who use it and may hold unique experiences. Exploring this could provide insight into how to support parents using Intensive Interaction. Six mothers, who used Intensive Interaction with their children with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, were interviewed. Results were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. The analysis yielded 10 subordinate themes which were organised into 4 superordinate themes: ‘The Connection’, ‘Bittersweet’, ‘Fighting for Support’ and ‘Challenging Underlying Low Expectations & Stigma’. Intensive Interaction was found to help some mothers feel connected with their child; they appeared to indicate that accessing timely support with Intensive Interaction was beneficial. Intensive Interaction was also perceived to challenge assumptions and stigma, but these factors were also perceived to be potential barriers to using the approach.

scholarly journals Enduring Cell Lines: Parents’ Experiences of Postmortem Tumor Banking in Childhood Cancer

2021 ◽  
pp. 107484072110014
Author(s):  
Nancy J. Moules ◽  
Catherine M. Laing ◽  
Wendy Pelletier ◽  
Gregory M. T. Guilcher ◽  
Jennifer A. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Common Factors ◽  
Living Cells ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Family ◽  
Deceased Donors ◽  
Cure Rates ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Parents Experiences

While cure rates in pediatric oncology have improved over the past 30 years, childhood cancer remains the second leading cause of death in children aged 1 to 14. Developing therapies often require using cancerous tissues, which may come from deceased donors. Tumor banks collect, store, and distribute these donated samples. While tumor banking is more common, factors that contribute to parents’ decision and the impact of it on the family are not well understood. The purpose of this hermeneutic study was to understand the meaning and impact of tumor banking for parents of children who have died from cancer. Findings suggest that parents donating their child’s tumors unexpectedly found a sense of meaning in their loss. They also found a legacy of their child’s life; the living cells in some ways assisted the parents with grief. Aspects of this sensitive conversation and decision are discussed from the perspective of the parents’ experiences.

scholarly journals Assessing competence in cognitive-behavioural therapy

2008 ◽  
Vol 193 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew J. A. Keen ◽  
Mark H. Freeston
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
High Stakes ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Reliable Assessment

BackgroundPostgraduate courses on cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) assess various competencies using essays, case studies and audiotapes or videotapes of clinical workAimsTo evaluate how reliably a well-established postgraduate course assesses CBT competenciesMethodData were collected on two cohorts of trainees (n=52). Two examiners marked trainees on: (a) two videotapes of clinical practice; (b) two case studies; and (c) three essaysResultsEssay examinations were more reliable than case studies, which in turn were more reliable than videotaped assessments. The reliability of the latter two assessments was considerably lower than that commonly expected of high-stakes examinations. To assess reliably standard CBT competencies, postgraduate courses would need to examine about 5 essays, 12 case studies and 19 videotapesConclusionsReliable assessment of standard competencies is complex and resource intensive. There would need to be a marked increase in the number of samples of clinical work assessed to be able to make reliable judgements about proficiency

scholarly journals ‘This is Killing me Inside’: The Impact of Having a Parent with Young-Onset Dementia

Dementia ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1089-1107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen J Aslett ◽  
Jaci C Huws ◽  
Robert T Woods ◽  
Joanne Kelly-Rhind
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Parent Support ◽  
Young Onset ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Affected Parent ◽  
Young Onset Dementia ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study explored the experience of young adults having a parent with young-onset dementia. In-depth interviews were undertaken with five participants aged between 23 and 36 years of age and these were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Participants were found to experience a number of stresses in relation to their parent’s illness, many of which were linked to loss and guilt. Five main themes were identified related to relationship changes, shifts in roles and responsibilities, support for the non-affected parent, support for self and the impact of living with their own potential risk of dementia. These findings are discussed in relation to the existing literature and suggest that individuals with a parent with young-onset dementia have needs which service providers should consider in the wider context of young-onset dementia care.

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