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Developing positive relationships with voices: A preliminary Grounded Theory

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  • Lana J. Jackson

    (Salomons Centre for Applied Social and Psychological Development, Tunbridge Wells, UK)

  • Mark Hayward

    (Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Sussex Education Centre, Hove, UK, Psychology Department, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK, m.hayward@surrey.ac.uk)

  • Anne Cooke

    (Salomons Centre for Applied Social and Psychological Development, Tunbridge Wells, UK)

Abstract

Background: Research has been exploring the phenomenon of ‘voice hearing’ within a relational framework. To date, studies have paid limited attention to voice hearers who view the experience positively. Material: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five mental health service users and seven non-service users who had had positive experiences of hearing voices. Interview transcripts were analyzed using Grounded Theory. Conclusions: The preliminary theory suggests that the moderation of fear and control may impact on relationships with voices. Actively engaging with voices to understand their subjective meaning may be beneficial. Promoting a positive self-concept and connecting with communities who value and accept voice-hearing experiences may be particularly important.

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  • Lana J. Jackson & Mark Hayward & Anne Cooke, 2011. "Developing positive relationships with voices: A preliminary Grounded Theory," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 57(5), pages 487-495, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:57:y:2011:i:5:p:487-495
    DOI: 10.1177/0020764010368624
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    1. József Rácz & Zsuzsa Kaló & Szilvia Kassai & Márta Kiss & Judit Nóra Pintér, 2017. "The experience of voice hearing and the role of self-help group: An interpretative phenomenological analysis," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 63(4), pages 307-313, June.
    2. Ruvanee P Vilhauer, 2015. "Depictions of auditory verbal hallucinations in news media," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 61(1), pages 58-63, February.
    3. McGrath, Laura & Reavey, Paula, 2015. "Seeking fluid possibility and solid ground: Space and movement in mental health service users' experiences of ‘crisis’," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 128(C), pages 115-125.

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