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Area of Science:

  • Mental Health Research
  • Psychology of Well-being
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Understanding happiness is crucial for improving care for individuals with severe mental illness (SMI).
  • Previous research has not fully explored the multifaceted nature of happiness within this population.
  • The study is situated within a mental health unit in Tenerife, focusing on individuals under follow-up care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the meaning of happiness for people with severe mental illness (SMI).
  • To identify dimensions of happiness relevant to this population.
  • To inform the development of enhanced care strategies and nursing interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative, phenomenological research design.
  • Convenience and intentional sampling methods employed.
  • Data collection through focus groups and individual interviews, analyzed using QSR N-Vivo.

Main Results:

  • Happiness for individuals with SMI is conceptualized across three dimensions: personal, interpersonal-relational, and temporal.
  • The personal dimension encompasses personality, positive emotions, health, goals, and activities.
  • The interpersonal-relational dimension involves family and social support, functioning, coping with life events, and absence of stigma; the temporal dimension considers happiness as moments or a continuous state.

Conclusions:

  • Happiness is a complex construct for individuals with severe mental illness, influenced by personal, social, and temporal factors.
  • Findings suggest a need for interventions addressing life goals and the pursuit of happiness in mental healthcare.
  • Future research should investigate the effectiveness of specific nursing interventions tailored to these dimensions of happiness.