The Effect of Depersonalization Disorder on Quality of Life, the Case of Turkey: A Phenomenological Study
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| Makale Türü | Özgün Makale (Diğer hakemli uluslarası dergilerde yayınlanan tam makale) | ||
| Dergi Adı | International Journal of Caring Sciences | ||
| Dergi ISSN | 1792-037X | ||
| Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler | DOAJ, CROSSREF | ||
| Makale Dili | İngilizce | Basım Tarihi | 11-2024 |
| Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa | 17 / 3 / 1763–1770 | DOI | – |
| Özet |
| Objective: This study aimed to deeply examine the quality-of-life perceptions and experiences of individuals with depersonalization disorder.Material-Method: The study was conducted with 13 individuals diagnosed with depersonalization disorder using phenomenological research design, which is a qualitative research design. Interviews were conducted individually and face-to-face using semi-structured forms. The data were analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological analysis method.Results: In the analysis of the data, two categories, nine main themes, and twenty-one sub-themes emerged. These are the categories of “effects of depersonalization on the individual” and “quality of life perceptions”. The category of the effects of depersonalization on the individual was examined under three sub-themes as mental, physical, and social effects. Individuals with depersonalization disorder experience feelings of hopelessness/despair, depression, sadness, loneliness, and dream/simulation. The diagnosis of depersonalization disorder was determined to cause many adverse conditions like internalized stigmatization and social isolation. In addition, individuals with depersonalization disorder experience problems in daily life activities, which impair their perception of quality of life. Conclusion: Individuals with depersonalization disorder experience psychosocial problems, their daily life activities are negatively affected, and their perception of quality of life is low. |
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