A phenomenological research study that examines individuals with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and their experiences of self-esteem
by Frank, Denise M., Ph.D., CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, 2009, 160 pages; 3387839

Abstract:

The phenomenon of self-esteem is not well understood in individuals with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. The objectives are to apply a qualitative research approach to explore the phenomenon of interest. A sample of 8 individuals were selected at a psychiatric aftercare clinic. The phenomenological method was chosen as the research design. Data were collected by the researcher through taped interviews using open-ended questions and assessed using Giorgi’s method of data analysis. The findings suggest that individuals with schizophrenia as well as those individuals with schizoaffective disorder experience low self-esteem for reasons other than their disorder and that the disorder itself is not the primary cause or a major contributing factor to having a low sense of self. The approach to data gathering and analysis found in an empirical study would not have allowed the same richness of the data to surface.

 
AdviserThomas Vail
SchoolCAPELLA UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/B 71-01, p. , Feb 2010
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsClinical psychology; Personality psychology
Publication Number3387839
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