Promoting positive identity development in young people
PhD Thesis
Gilbert, R. 2015. Promoting positive identity development in young people. PhD Thesis Canterbury Christ Church University Salomons Centre for Applied Psychology
Authors | Gilbert, R. |
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Type | PhD Thesis |
Qualification name | DClinPsychol |
Abstract | Little research has looked in detail at the subjective experience of adolescents who have been admitted to psychiatric hospital and the potential impact of this on their developing identity. This study aimed to construct a theory of the perceived impact of hospitalisation on the identity of young people admitted to a psychiatric ward, the ways young people might manage threats to their identity and any perceived impact of diagnosis. Nine young people aged 15-17 were interviewed in depth about their experience of admission and any perceived impact on their identity. Young people were current in-patients or ex-patients attending follow-up treatment in the community. Grounded theory methodology was employed in this study. The study concluded that longitudinal research is required to ascertain long-term outcomes of the proposed model. Emphasizing psychological formulation may ameliorate the perception of individual ‘deficit’ that appeared to be associated with diagnosis. |
Keywords | adolescence, identity, hospitalisation, diagnosis, experience |
Year | 2015 |
Supplemental file | File Access Level Restricted |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 22 Sep 2015 |
Accepted | 2015 |
Output status | Unpublished |
Accepted author manuscript |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/87748/promoting-positive-identity-development-in-young-people
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