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The sociology of Qi Gong: a qualitative study
1University of East Anglia, School of Medicine, Health Policy and Practice, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom. P.Posadzki@uea.ac.uk
Abstract:
This paper presents an in-depth, idiographic study of how individuals experience others during Qi Gong practice. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with three Qi Gong groups to collect research data. These data were transcribed verbatim and subjected to content and thematic analysis across and within groups. The analysis indicates extraordinary experiences of Qi Gong practitioners at various levels of their social functioning. Qi Gong influences their social health in complex and \dimensional ways. The author compares and contrasts his results with those of recent research. Implications for practice are briefly outlined and possible strategies for future research are presented.
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