Search Results - Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis

Zhanshuo Xiao,1,* Yilin Jiang,2,* Narina A Samah,2,* Heng Zhou,3 Junhui Wang1 1Department of Dermatology, Guanganmen Hospital, Beijing, 100053, People’s Republic of China; 2Faculty of Educational Sciences and Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, 81310, Malaysia; 3S...

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Dreams are a complex phenomenon which the philosophical field knows very little about. However, scientists like Freud or Jung, were able to prove that dream interpretation brings different advantages to our lives. For that reason, the purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that dreams, when underst...

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Introduction: Social entrepreneurs play a key role in changing and improving society.This research aimed to examine the elements and influencing factors of social entrepreneurship in the prevention of non-communicable diseases in Iran. Methods: This research was qualitative and employed the interpre...

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Background: Changes that occurred during COVID-19 pandemic have caused people to have various responses when receiving a diagnosis of COVID-19; among others are stigma in society, lack of knowledge, various social media news that affect people’s beliefs, and mental health during the pandemic....

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ICU survivors may experience various long-term sequelae, recognized as Post-Intensive Care Syndrome, that includes psychiatric symptoms: anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorders symptoms (PTSD). While it was hypothesized that an ICU diary could help patients after discharge, improvin...

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This study reports an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) of disclosure experiences of people with maladaptive daydreaming (MD). Maladaptive daydreaming is characterised by distress and dysfunction due to long periods of immersion in fantasies that are fanciful and compulsive. MD has been...

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Protected areas (PAs) are essential for conserving biodiversity and supporting sustainable development, particularly in ecologically rich yet administratively challenged regions like Romania. This study aims to understand how key stakeholders—local residents and protected area administrators—experie...

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Orientation: This research contributes a novel methodological approach by examining LGBTQ+ marketing authenticity through the lens of a psychological theory. Research purpose: This research employs the entity-referent correspondence framework to evaluate alignment between marketing representation...

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As a reaction to late-life events (e.g., bereavement, retirement) and feelings of meaninglessness and purposelessness, one-third of older problem drinkers only start to consume alcohol excessively later in life. Referred to as late-onset, limited research has been undertaken on this distinct cohort...

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This research examines chronic absenteeism at an American public, historically Black university. Chronic absenteeism, which became a problem during and following the COVID-19 pandemic, has contributed to rising failure rates and a 34% graduation-to-retention rate among students. Using the interpret...

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This paper presents a methodological insight in using the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) method in a study of young adults with chronic congenital heart disease (ACHD). It is not well understood how young adults with CHD make sense of their lives beyond the existing quality of life m...

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Clinical psychologists are compelled to encounter the challenging conditions of psychologically ill clients in their exacerbating journey. They must bear the emotional burden of apprehension, worry, overtiredness, and mental fatigue. The adverse lived experiences of clinical sessions, psychotherapy...

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Resonance chair/harmonisation recliner are prototypes of body-monochords that were developed in the Czech Republic. These instruments are therapeutically used in music therapy practice, healthcare institutions and by people with disabilities. The aim of this study was to understand how people experi...

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In this research, we explore the experiences of rural palliative care patients receiving psychosocial support through telehealth. A longitudinal approach considered how experiences vary over time. Three patients with a terminal cancer diagnosis were given a laptop to access psychosocial support via...

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Introduction Gambling harm is a widespread phenomenon affecting an increasing number of individuals. Understanding the concept of self-control is central to comprehending the nature of gambling problems. Methods Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with ten individuals recruited throug...

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Injuries among footballers present significant physical and psychological challenges. However, limited research has explored how injury affects the overall wellbeing of players across different levels of the sport. This study investigated the lived experiences of six male semi-professional and profe...

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Introduction As students enter nursing education, they shift away from parental control and school support, taking responsibility for themselves and their academic performance. This independence requires self-management abilities. However, few studies have explored the experiences of nursing student...

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Schema therapy expands traditional cognitive-behavioral models, weakening early maladaptive schemas and schema modes while strengthening adaptive modes. This study investigated participant experiences of schema therapy for eating disorders, focusing on schema modes and the eating disorder voice, ho...

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In Norway, integration of immigrants through gainful employment is a prevailing idea in integrational measures. There is, however, a lack of knowledge on immigrants' lived experiences on the issue of work. This study examines how immigrants experience the importance of work, and how they percei...

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Introduction The transition from work to retirement has been an issue of lively scientific discussion for many and is driven by the constant fear of what is going to happen to their financial stability because of a history of delayed pension payments. Budgetary constraints by the Federal Government...

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