Pub Date : 2023-07-19DOI: 10.1108/mhsi-07-2023-0074
J. Carson
Purpose This paper aims to provide a living tribute to the leading autoethnographer, Alec Grant. Design/methodology/approach Alec provided Jerome with a list of names of people he might approach to write a tribute on his behalf. Findings The accounts describe the influence that Alec has had both as an educator and as a trusted colleague for the people approached. Research limitations/implications While this is a living tribute, it is about one man and could, therefore, be described as a case study. Some people wonder what can be learned from a single case study. Read on and find out. Practical implications Alec has carved out a path for himself. In many senses, he chose “The Road Less Travelled”. He has never shied away from challenging “The System” and defending the rights of the marginalized and socially excluded. It is not a road for the faint-hearted. Social implications For systems to change, radical thinkers need to show the way. “Change keeps us safe” (Stuart Bell). Originality/value Alec was a well-known and highly respected cognitive behavioural academic practitioner and the author of key textbooks in the field. He then decided to reinvent himself as an autoethnographer. This has brought him into contact with a much more diverse group of people. It has also brought him home to himself.
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Pub Date : 2023-07-17DOI: 10.1108/mhsi-06-2023-0072
Mahimna Vyas, Rudresh M Vyas
Purpose This study aims to investigate character strengths, focussing on their development over time and application from a personal perspective. Design/methodology/approach The research was conducted using an autoethnographic, semi-structured interview approach with two participants: the authors themselves. Findings This study explored character strengths, their commonalities across generations and how personal experiences shape them. It also highlighted how to encourage others to recognise and use their strengths. Research limitations/implications This study also enriches character strengths theory by addressing cultural and generational differences, aligning with positive psychology 3.0 (Lomas et al., 2020). This study also introduces a unique methodological approach to explore character strengths. Practical implications This study provides novel insights for personal growth, enhancing psychological evaluations and inter-generational discourse on knowledge transfer through the lens of character strengths. These can be used to develop interventions for a range of populations. Originality/value Through this personalised and culturally relevant approach, novel insights into the longitudinal effects of interactions between individual experiences and character strengths were gained. This study emphasised the dynamic nature of strengths and drew parallels to the tenets of Indian psychology, thereby underscoring the significance of strengths as a pivotal next step in the understanding of a person.
目的本研究旨在从个人角度探讨人格优势的发展及其应用。设计/方法/方法本研究采用自人种学半结构化访谈方法进行，参与者包括两位作者本人。研究结果:这项研究探讨了性格优势、各代人性格优势的共性以及个人经历如何塑造性格优势。它还强调了如何鼓励他人认识和利用自己的优势。本研究还通过解决文化和代际差异，丰富了性格优势理论，与积极心理学3.0保持一致(Lomas et al.， 2020)。本研究还引入了一种独特的方法来探索性格优势。实践意义本研究通过性格优势的视角，为个人成长、加强心理评估和知识转移的代际话语提供了新的见解。这些可用于制定针对一系列人群的干预措施。独创性/价值通过这种个性化和文化相关的方法，我们获得了对个人经历和性格优势之间相互作用的纵向影响的新见解。这项研究强调了优势的动态本质，并与印度心理学的原则相类似，从而强调了优势作为理解一个人的关键下一步的重要性。
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Pub Date : 2023-07-14DOI: 10.1108/mhsi-06-2023-0065
A. Woods, Rebecca Lace, Joanne Dickinson, B. Hughes
Purpose The purpose of this paper – the second of three – is to report the findings from a service user needs assessment in those who have contact with a local homelessness service in the North-West of England. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire that included a section exploring Adverse Childhood Experiences. Aggregated data from a total of 100 completed questionnaires were analysed to understand the nature and scope of those accessing the Homelessness and Vulnerable Adults Service (HVAS). Findings Homeless people accessing HVAS face a number of challenges, which reflect their upbringing and chaotic and complex lifestyles. Reports of multiple disadvantage, social isolation, physical and mental health problems were common among the cohort. Research limitations/implications This was a small cohort study, and the authors accept that this may potentially limit the scope of the findings. Themes identified are, however, reflected in wider research and official data collection sources. Future research may seek to widen the data collection methods to offer a more representative cohort. Practical implications The provision of co-ordinated multi-agency support is essential to tackle health inequalities experienced by those who are homeless. Social implications The complex issues often experienced by those who are homeless can further compound the impact of social exclusion on health and well-being. The reduction of statutory support and increased emphasis on self-reliance can further impact those people on the margins of society. Originality/value This study identifies how multiple deprivations and social isolation impacts upon health and well-being, further compounding a person’s ability and willingness to engage with services. It raises the question of the systems failure to respond effectively.
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Pub Date : 2023-07-13DOI: 10.1108/mhsi-06-2023-0064
A. Ghelani
Purpose The Canadian government legalized cannabis in 2018 and funded harm reduction campaigns to educate youth about the risks. Cannabis can contribute to psychosis in vulnerable populations, and consumption is common among youth in Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) programs. The purpose of this study is to understand the views of youth in EPI programs on the risks related to cannabis and methods to reduce those risks. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative design and thematic analysis were used to understand the perspectives of youth in EPI programs (n = 15) towards cannabis risks and harm reduction. Findings Participants associated Δ−9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) with problems related to cognition, psychosis, respiration, addiction, motivation, finances, relationships and anxiety. Cannabidiol (CBD) was believed to be safe and risk-free. To reduce the risks associated with THC, participants suggested using in moderation, delaying use, using CBD over THC, accessing legal sources, avoiding high THC dosages and using non-combustible methods. Research limitations/implications Participants self-selected to participate, were psychiatrically stable and may not represent youth in EPI programs with more severe psychotic symptoms. Practical implications Assessing risk perceptions, motives for use and perspectives towards the cannabis and psychosis connection can reveal educational needs. CBD may offer a harm reduction option for EPI clients wanting to decrease THC intake, though more research is needed and adverse effects should be explained. Educational campaigns should disseminate the connection between cannabis and psychosis to facilitate early intervention. Originality/value This study adds to the literature by highlighting knowledge of harm reduction methods and gaps in risk awareness among EPI program youth.
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Pub Date : 2023-07-12DOI: 10.1108/mhsi-06-2023-0066
Peter Cockersell, E. Barreto
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe research into attachment styles of rough sleepers and considersthe implications for practice. Design/methodology/approach The research was structured interviews with a cohort of rough sleepers analysed through evidence-based techniques, and the implications were drawn out with reference to current best practice. Findings The rough sleepers in the cohort had a very different pattern of attachment styles to the housed population, with 100% insecure vs c35%, and 50% insecure disorganised vs >15%. Research limitations/implications The limitation is that the cohort was relatively small, n = 22 and was a sample of convenience. The implications are that homelessness services working with rough sleepers need to be attachment-informed as much as trauma-informed. Practical implications Practical implications are that homelessness services need to have a more rounded psychological perspective such as psychologically informed environments rather than just a trauma-informed approach. Social implications Rough sleepers suffer from deeply pervasive and severe attachment disorders, and this may be causal to their becoming rough sleepers and is certainly a factor in whether or not they are successfully rehoused. Originality/value There is almost no other original research published into the attachment styles of rough sleepers or homeless people. The current trend is for trauma-informed services: the call for attachment-informed ones is original.
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Pub Date : 2023-07-04DOI: 10.1108/mhsi-05-2023-0055
Or Hareven, T. Kron, D. Roe, D. Koren
Purpose The purpose of this study is to gain deeper understanding of the experience of PSW and pathways to recover. Prolonged social withdrawal (PSW) among young people has been widely reported; however, the voice of those who withdraw is rarely heard. Illuminating these firsthand experiences is important as the phenomenon becomes widespread, calling for increased attention and creative solutions to promote recovery processes and re-inclusion in society. Design/methodology/approach This study conducted nine in-depth semi-structured interviews with young people who have been reclusive for 2–19 years and inquired about their perspectives and experiences around times of PSW and beyond. These data were analyzed and categorized according to three main areas: factors contributing to PSW, subjective experiences and general functioning during PSW and processes involved in coming out of PSW. This study presents the main findings and illustrates them using a case of a young man in PSW for 19 years. Findings The findings reveal that young people may turn to social withdrawal in response to varied personal and familial challenges, and often experience intense loneliness and psychic pain. Attempts to cope and recover from withdrawal involve inner motivation combined with support from significant others and a strong therapeutic alliance with professionals. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to report findings from in-depth interviews with people who spent very long periods in PSW, and accordingly it contributes to the growing body of knowledge on this phenomenon. Based on this unique firsthand perspective, the authors propose potential guidelines for caregivers and mental health professionals trying to help people in PSW to reintegrate into society.
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Pub Date : 2023-06-15DOI: 10.1108/mhsi-05-2023-0061
Paul McGivern, M. Mierzwinski, E. Stupple
Purpose An estimated 1.2 million students gamble, equating to approximately two in every three students. In the UK, university students have reached the legal age to gamble; many have received significant sums of financial support and will be responsible for managing their own finances. Some UK universities have acknowledged that students engage in gambling activity and the need to provide gambling-related support. However, more research is needed to better understand student gambling activities and how universities can optimise provision of support. The purpose of this study was to enhance this understanding. Design/methodology/approach A total of 210 university students completed an online survey to provide details of their gambling behaviour and views on the types of support that they felt would best support students. Findings Both gambling and non-gambling students reported a preference for specialised gambling-related support within student services without the requirement for gambling-focused workshops (p < 0.01). Follow-up analysis revealed a significantly greater proportion of females did not gamble (p < 0.01), that males spent more money when gambling (p < 0.01) and were higher risk gamblers than females (p < 0.01). Originality/value These results provide evidence for gambling support to feature overtly as part of university support and well-being services.
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Pub Date : 2023-06-13DOI: 10.1108/mhsi-03-2023-0033
B. Morris, J. Jackson, Anthony Roberts III
Purpose In recent years, Yoga practice has seen a rapid rise in popularity with many positive consequences, both physical and mental attributed to its practice. Ashtanga Yoga has been less well researched in this area and is the specific focus on this work. The aim of this study is to investigate the possible positive impact of long-term Ashtanga Yoga on psychological well-being. Design/methodology/approach In total, 213 long-term Ashtanga Yoga practitioners were asked to complete the positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, accomplishment (PERMA) 23 scale (Butler and Kern, 2016) which measures psychological well-being. The values given by these individuals were then compared against a larger sample of 31,966 representative of the general population. Findings Scores were then compared with a PERMA data set representative of the general population (see Butler and Kern, 2016), primarily using a test of difference to compare samples. Secondly, the causal relationship between time spent in practice upon well-being scores. Research limitations/implications Findings indicated that those individuals engaged in long-term Ashtanga Yoga practice significantly outperformed the control group on all dimensions of psychological well-being. Practical implications This work has demonstrated specific benefits to the practice of Ashtanga Yoga on psychological well-being. Yoga is a form of exercise that is now widely available across the globe, and as such, represents an accessible form of physical practice, which has important psychological benefits. Originality/value To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first work investigating differences in psychological well-being profiles using PERMA, as a function of Yoga practice.
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Pub Date : 2023-06-08DOI: 10.1108/mhsi-05-2023-0057
Ethan Conroy, D. Willmott, Anthony D. Murphy, B. K. Widanaralalage
Purpose Understanding of the role that attitudes and beliefs may play on the judgments people make about intimate partner violence (IPV) is becoming increasingly important, notably in the context of the criminal justice process and in recognising IPV as a public health issue. This study aims to investigate the importance of several established factors predictive of attitudes towards male-perpetrated IPV, which have never previously been explored in relation to female-perpetrated IPV. Design/methodology/approach In total, 295 young adults (18–28) from across the UK completed an online survey (M Age = 23.82) comprised of four established psychometric inventories; the Rosenberg Self-esteem scale, Satisfaction with Life scale, Attitudes Towards Female Dating Violence scale and newly developed Modern Adolescent Dating Violence Attitudes (MADVA) scale, alongside a suite of associated demographic factors. Findings Results derived from a multiple linear regression indicates that three types of attitudes towards male-perpetrated violence against women (physical, sexual, and psychological abuse offline), were significant predictors of attitudes towards female-perpetrated IPV, along with gender and ethnicity. Self-esteem, satisfaction with life, age and education among those surveyed were not associated with attitudes towards female-perpetrated IPV. Practical implications The results have important implications in developing educational programmes for those who have committed IPV offences, as well as teaching young people about the nature of partner abuse. Originality/value The results suggest that those who endorse attitudes supportive of male-perpetrated IPV in offline environments, also endorse violence-supportive beliefs towards female-perpetrated IPV. In effect, violence-supportive attitudes are held irrespective of the sex of the perpetrator. However, this may differ in terms of how individuals view online types of abuse, where these attitudes appear to be processed differentially to offline attitudes.
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Pub Date : 2023-06-07DOI: 10.1108/mhsi-05-2023-0059
A. Woods
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to offer an opinion piece that documents the experience of losing an adult sibling to suicide and explores the experience of personal and family grief. Design/methodology/approach This narrative is written from an autoethnographic perspective and uses the current evidence base to support a personal reflection. Findings This paper identifies the complex nature of bereavement following death from suicide and considers those factors that support more positive outcomes for those grieving. Research limitations/implications This piece focuses on autoethnographic data but is supported by findings from the wider evidence base. Practical implications The importance of seeking positives as part of the healing process when processing complex grief. Social implications Disclosure has been identified as an important part of processing complex grief associated with suicide bereavement and yet suicide remains a taboo subject for many. Originality/value This autoethnographic piece details the experience of dealing with a sibling suicide and the importance of creating the opportunity for positive reflection to process complex grief.
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