Occupational Therapy and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis: Comparable Research Companions?

Cronin-Davis, Jane; Butler, Alan; Mayers, Christine A

doi:10.1177/030802260907200802

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“…Finally, the superordinate and sub-themes were written up into narrative accounts, to provide a detailed interpretation of the themes, based on the actual narratives of the participants [34], with quotes used to substantiate the findings.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…IPA studies should try to ensure the sample group is as homogenous as possible [32][33][34], to enable detailed exploration of a phenomena within a specific group, clients with a particular diagnosis serving to provide a suitable example [33]. The sample for this study was similar in relation to the long-term condition that they were living with; the status of the participants as mothers;…”

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confidence: 99%

“…As the aim of the study was to explore the lived experience of the participants, and in line with recommendations for IPA studies, face-to-face semi-structured interviewing was used for data collection [33,34]. Interviews of this type offer a flexible approach to understanding experience which helps to maintain a contextual focus [33].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…One of the ways in which IPA differs from other phenomenological approaches is in regard to recognizing and reflecting on the role of the researcher in the study and the analysis of the data [34]. Indeed the role of the researcher as an insider/outsider is a much debated topic in qualitative research [39].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Being reflexive in one's study can also involve referring to colleagues and mentors and keeping a log of thoughts and ideas throughout the analysis [25,34]. Likewise, the use of field notes also assists with providing an audit trail, which is a necessary element to demonstrating the trustworthiness of a qualitative study [34].…”

Section: The Role Of the Researchermentioning

confidence: 99%

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The impact of multiple sclerosis on the identity of mothers in Italy

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Tetley

Lloyd

et al. 2017

Disability and Rehabilitation

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Purpose: This paper reports on one of the themes that emerged from the analysis of the study, regarding the perceived influence of multiple sclerosis (MS) on the identity of mothers in the socio-cultural context of Italy. Method: In-depth interviews were conducted with 16 women at various stages of MS, with follow up interviews with seven of the women. Phenomenology guided the methodology and the analysis was conducted using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results: Through the research the value of motherhood to the women who participated emerged. The findings illustrated how many strove to maintain control of their MS, which led to some making comparisons of themselves and other mothers and feeling different. Some women described how they adjusted their roles and found strength in being mothers but others spoke of their feelings of loss. Most women described living in the moment, appreciating the present and living each day as it came. Another significant experience was fear of stigma, both realized in the form of "pity" from others, and the perceived and actual associated stigma for their families. This contributed to why some women were reluctant to disclose their condition. The mothers who took part in this study differed in how they perceived their disabled identity. Conclusion: Although this study was conducted in the socio-cultural setting of Italy, the findings have implications for professionals working with disabled mothers and women with MS in Italy and beyond; including recognizing the value associated with fully identifying oneself as a mother, rather than solely focusing on doing mothering tasks.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%