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Chapter 8 - Overview of Narrative Identity Themes from the Initial Analyses

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 February 2023

Dorthe Kirkegaard Thomsen
Affiliation:
Aarhus Universitet, Denmark
Tine Holm
Affiliation:
Aarhus Universitet, Denmark
Rikke Jensen
Affiliation:
Aarhus Universitet, Denmark
Majse Lind
Affiliation:
Aalborg University, Denmark
Anne Mai Pedersen
Affiliation:
Aarhus Universitet, Denmark
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In Chapter 8, we provide frequencies of narrative identity themes concerning negative and positive consequences of mental illness as well as sources of well-being. We find that costs to relationships, self, and identity are widespread themes and that many participants story their illness as an obstacle to educational and vocational success. Furthermore, about half of our participants narrate negative aspects of treatment into their identity. Some participants evidence positive themes when they interpreted their mental illness as leading to helpful changes in terms of heightened insight, showing strength, and increased care for others. In terms of narrative identity as a source of well-being, relationship themes rank high as do themes concerning self and identity. In addition, participants narrate well-being into their identities through the themes revolving around education, vocation, and leisure activities. Finally, some experiences from psychiatric treatment and care were storied with well-being when constructing identity.

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Print publication year: 2023

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