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Objective: The main objective of this research is to explore the positive consequences of parents’ mental illness on their children. Material & methods: This study was a part of a more comprehensive study performed based on grounded theory. In this work semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 participants selected by purposeful and theoretical sampling approach. Data were analyzed using constant comparative analysis suggested by Straus and Corbin (1988) method. Results: Despite negative effects of the illness, the children have been perceived positive effects from their parents’ illness. These findings categorized in two category of "independence" and "considering the others needs". Conclusion: Application of these findings in care plan of patients and families, particularly their children, can offer more efficient coping with mental illness.
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Growth is commonly reported following all variety of stressful encounters. This phenomenon is receiving proliferating research attention, and much has been learned. In this article, we provide an overview of the current theoretical and empirical knowledge regarding growth. Most of this research concerns self-reported growth, but a small amount of research reviewed here concerns actual growth. In particular, we review theoretical models and empirical evidence of growth and relationships between growth and adjustment. We then address several methodological, cultural, and other important issues in this research area and conclude with directions for future research.
El crecimiento es algo que a menudo informan quienes han padecido sucesos estresantes. Este fenómeno está recibiendo un interés creciente y se ha aprendido ya mucho sobre ello. En este trabajo proporcionamos una revisión del conocimiento teórico y empírico relacionado con el crecimiento. La mayor parte de esta investigación hace referencia a crecimiento auto-informado, aunque una porción de la investigación revisada tiene que ver con crecimiento objetivo. En particular, revisamos modelos teóricos y evidencia empírica de crecimiento y las relaciones entre crecimiento y ajuste. Para finalizar, señalamos varios aspectos importantes metodológicos y culturales, entre otros, en esta área de investigación y concluimos con algunas orientaciones para la investigación futura.