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- Permanent Link:
- http://sobekcmsrv.barrynet.barry.edu/AA00001847/00001
Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
Notes
- Abstract:
- A grounded theory methodology was used to explore the phenomenon of coping as experienced by adolescents with a mood disorder. Mood disorders among children and adolescents are more persistent than previously thought and have numerous negative associated features, including further episodes of depression, impaired social, academic, and vocational relationships, use of alcohol and other drugs, and an increase of suicide. Current literature offered little awareness of how adolescents cope with a mood disorder, as well as their perspective of how such an illness impacts their lives. A substantive theory regarding the process of coping for adolescents with a mood disorder was generated from the data [interviews and two chart reviews] collected from one male and eight female adolescents. Using the coding procedures espoused by Strauss and Corbin (1998), a four-phase coping theory identified by the categories Feeling Different, Cutting off Connections, Facing the Challenge/Reconnecting, and Learning from the Experience was presented in a schematic theoretical model. The core category identified in this research was An Unplanned Journey: Coping Through Connections. Implications identified for nursing practice, research, policy, and education included greater attention on the prevention of adolescent mood disorders and the education of adolescents about the development and enhancement of healthy coping skills.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2006.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 143-184).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Robert John Meadus. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RJ499 .M43 2006_MeadusRobert ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RJ499 .M43 2006 ( lcc )
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