Emotional journey of wives of spouses diagnosed with bipolar I disorder: moving from vicissitude towards reconciliation

Autor: Tehreem Fatima Naqvi, Rabia Dasti, Nasar Khan
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being, Vol 16, Iss 1 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1748-2623
1748-2631
17482631
DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2021.1946926
Popis: Purpose Our present study was a qualitative investigation intending to explore the emotional journey of wives whose spouse has been diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder, using a phenomenological design. Method Semi-structured face to face interviews were conducted with 5 wives of already diagnosed Bipolar I Disorder patients to uncover their lived experience in terms of the emotional journey they had had. For data analysis, we used Hycner’s explicitation process. Moreover, for data verification we employed the strategies of frequent debriefing sessions peer review and member checks. Results Our analysis revealed six major themes encapsulating the participants emotional journey. These included Shock, Betrayal and the Incomprehensible, Apprehensions and Uncertainty, Anger and Irritability, Loneliness and Helplessness, Compassion and Acceptance and Reconciliation. Conclusion It became clear to us that wives of individuals diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder are on a continuous emotional journey dealing with the burden, stress, complications, uncertainty and making many sacrifices along the way. Our study highlighted many culture specific factors of the phenomenon. This insightful exploration has opened up new horizons to conceptualize the challenges of wives dealing with an ailing spouse in the context of a Pakistani society.
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