The Positive Effects of Parents’ Mental Illness on Their Children: a Qualitative Study.
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-167690
ABSTRACT
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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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Practice guideline
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Qualitative research
Language:
English
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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