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Developing positive relationships with voices: a preliminary Grounded Theory.
Lana J Jackson1, Mark Hayward, Anne Cooke
1Salomons Centre for Applied Social and Psychological Development, Tunbridge Wells, UK.
The International Journal of Social Psychiatry
|July 7, 2010
Summary
This study explores positive voice hearing experiences. Findings suggest managing fear and control, understanding voices, and community acceptance are key for positive relationships with voices.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Voice hearing is increasingly studied within a relational context.
- Limited research has focused on individuals who experience voice hearing positively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences of individuals with positive voice hearing.
- To understand the relational aspects of positive voice hearing.
Main Methods:
- Conducted semi-structured interviews with 12 participants (5 mental health service users, 7 non-service users) reporting positive voice hearing.
- Analyzed interview transcripts using Grounded Theory methodology.
Main Results:
- Preliminary theory indicates that moderating fear and control influences relationships with voices.
- Active engagement to understand the subjective meaning of voices appears beneficial.
Conclusions:
- Fostering a positive self-concept is important for individuals with voice hearing experiences.
- Connecting with accepting communities can be crucial for those who hear voices positively.
- Relational frameworks offer insights into positive voice hearing experiences.