Occupational & Organisational Psychology
MSc
Status | Current |
---|---|
Part Time | Yes |
Years | 2024 - 2027 |
Awarding Institution | Northumbria University |
Occupational & Organisational Psychology
MSc
Status Current Part Time Yes Years 2024 - 2027 Awarding Institution Northumbria University
PhD in Psychology
PhD / DPhil
Status Complete Part Time No Years 2014 - 2019 Project Title Relational and psychological aspects of the experience of chronic fatigue syndrome for patients and their significant others: A grounded theory study Project Description Social processes have been investigated as a maintaining factor in chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephamyelitis (CFS/ME), and the responses of the significant others (SOs) of people with CFS/ME (PwCFS/ME) have been shown to be associated with illness outcomes. Experiences of PwCFS/ME and their significant others have been explored, but with limited depth and/or breadth. This study aimed to develop a nuanced understanding of relationships between PwCFS/ME and their SOs, describing emotional and relational characteristics, processes and consequences. 15 participants consisting of PwCFS/ME (n=9) and SOs of PwCFS/ME (n=6) completed a total of 26 audio-recorded, semi-structured interviews which were analysed according to grounded theory methodology. Four categories are presented: Onset, The Problem Pattern, Cohesion and Acceptance, with The Problem Pattern being the core category. Within these, patterns of family functioning are identified and discussed in relation to family systems theory and models of family cohesion. Three key dimensions of cohesion are identified in the data: disengagement, enmeshment, and healthy cohesion, as are the emotional experiences that accompany these relational patterns. Future research and interventions that incorporate the significant other should aim to improve togetherness, autonomy, and acceptance in relationships, with the goal of improving quality of life within the limitations of the illness. Awarding Institution University of Hull Second Supervisor Rachel Anderson
BA (Hons) Ethnomusicology
BA
Status Complete Part Time No Years 2004 - 2007 Awarding Institution School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
Qualified Teacher Status
PGCert
Status Complete Part Time No Years 2008 - 2009
Psychology MSc Conversion Award (GBC)
MSc
Status Complete Part Time No Years 2013 - 2014 Awarding Institution Leeds Beckett University
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