Basic attitudes toward life expressed by persons with long-term mental illness living in a Swedish community

Erdner, Anette, 1946- (author): Ersta Sköndal högskola,Institutionen för vårdvetenskap

Magnusson, Annabella (author): Ersta Sköndal högskola,Institutionen för vårdvetenskap

Lützén, Kim (author): Ersta Sköndal högskola,Institutionen för vårdvetenskap

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2012-05-30
2012
English.
In: Issues in Mental Health Nursing. - : Informa UK Limited. - 0161-2840 .- 1096-4673. ; 33:6, s. 387-393

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Abstract Subject headings

Previous research has shown that persons with long-term mental illness who require prolonged treatment and social support wish to, yet find it difficult to, find meaning or quality in life. A descriptive qualitative design using self-photography and in-depth interviews was used for data collection. The aim of this study was to explore basic attitudes to life as expressed by nine persons with long-term mental illness living in the community. The findings provide insight into the values of relationships, work, and the home for persons with long-term mental illness and indicate that they are cognizant of social norms yet have difficulty integrating these in their daily lives. The study also illuminates the informants' difficulties in creating satisfying and supporting relationships with others.

By the author/editor: Erdner, Anette, ...; Magnusson, Annab ...; Lützén, Kim

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MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES: MEDICAL AND HEAL ...; and Health Sciences; and Nursing

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