A master thesis from Aalborg University
Betydningen av selv-konsept klarhet for håp og funksjonsnedsettelse hos personer med schizofreni: en mixed methods studie
[Effect of self-concept clarity on hope and functional impairment in people with schizophrenia: a mixed methods study]
Forfatter(e)
Semester
4. semester
Uddannelse
Udgivelsesår
2022
Afleveret
2022-05-29
Abstract
Background: Evidence suggests that the schizophrenia spectrum disorders are associated with lower self-concept clarity (SCC), compared to healthy controls. The aim of the current study was to investigate whether there is a relationship between SCC and hope and function respectively in people with schizophrenia, using an integrated mixed methods design. Methods: The study consisted of 130 anonymous participants, who completed the survey consisting of Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS), Self-Concept Clarity Scale (SCCS), and Schizophrenia Hope Scale (SHS-9). Participants had the option to provide additional comments to each scale and the survey also consisted of two optional open-ended questions. Results: Quantitative results showed that SCC was a significant predictor of both hope and occupational and social functioning in people with schizophrenia. Qualitative findings suggested that acknowledging and accepting limitations and possibilities facilitated hope for the future, and everyday functioning. Contributing to society and helping others also appeared to interact positively with hope and level of functioning, whereas relational difficulties and experience of alienation was associated with lower levels of hope and more impairment in social and occupational functioning. Conclusion: The findings suggest that people with schizophrenia experience differing degrees of SCC, which is associated with, and appears to impact, degree of hope and experienced functional impairment.
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