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The content, meaning, and influence of hallucinations
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Close, Charlotte (2023) The content, meaning, and influence of hallucinations. DClinPsych thesis, University of Warwick.
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Abstract
This thesis explores the content of hallucinations, the process of meaning making, and the influence it has on individuals across two cohorts; those who experience religious hallucinations (RH), and those who experience hallucinations in the perinatal period of motherhood. Chapter one is a systematic literature review exploring the content of RH, the interpretation of them, and the influence they had on adults with a psychotic-like disorder. In searching six databases, fourteen articles met eligibility criteria. Thematic synthesis uncovered four domains concerning the ‘Negatives of RH’, the ‘Positives of RH’ , RH’s ‘Relationship with Religion’, and ‘Cultural Diversity’ in RH experience. Clinical implications include service level focus on understanding enabling room for religious preferences and culturally diverse approaches. Study limitations and future research areas are discussed. Chapter two is an empirical study exploring the experiences of hallucinating in early motherhood. In a qualitative study, nine women were interviewed about their experiences. Data was analysed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis and three Group Experiential Themes emerged –‘‘Reinforcing sense of “failure”’, “Trying to make sense of things” and ‘Isolating Mistrust’. Findings suggested that women's distress is located in a reinforcing sense of failure, that the experience of hallucinating distracts away motherhood and likely impacts parent-infant bonding, and that the isolation and lack of trust likely exacerbated hallucinatory experiences. Clinical implications, study limitations and areas for future research are considered. Chapter three is a critical reflection on the process of undertaking the research. Topics relating to the inspiration for the topic, navigating obstacles, power, and competing role, and who I am now following this process, are considering in the context of professional and personal development.
Item Type: | Thesis (DClinPsych) | ||||
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Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology | ||||
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Hallucinations and illusions, Cognition disorders, Religion, Postpartum psychiatric disorders, Psychology, Religious | ||||
Official Date: | May 2023 | ||||
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Institution: | University of Warwick | ||||
Theses Department: | Department of Psychology | ||||
Thesis Type: | DClinPsych | ||||
Publication Status: | Unpublished | ||||
Supervisor(s)/Advisor: | Colombo, Anthony | ||||
Extent: | 219 pages : illustrations | ||||
Language: | eng |
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