The perception, understanding and experience of flourishing in young people living with chronic pain : A Q-methodology study

Much research has adopted a deficits-based approach to chronic pain, neglecting the study of flourishing. Using a Q-methodological framework, this study sought to explore how individuals experience, understand and perceive flourishing in the context of young people living with chronic pain. Fifty-four individuals completed a Q-sorting task, indicating their level of agreement and disagreement with 52 statements. Q-analysis generated three factors that represented clear viewpoints of participants: 'Pain is not a barrier to flourishing', 'Adapting to a new life' and 'Adopting a positive perspective'. Factors expressed the viewpoints that flexibility is key to enjoying life despite chronic pain, while resilience, management of stressors, acceptance and problem-solving may be required to flourish with chronic pain. Participants' understanding of flourishing also focused on the appreciation and enjoyment of life and achievements. This study provides a useful contribution towards furthering our understanding of flourishing in young people living with chronic pain.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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Journal of health psychology - (2024) vom: 14. März, Seite 13591053241237341

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Parsons, Ryan D [VerfasserIn]
McParland, Joanna L [VerfasserIn]
Halligan, Sarah L [VerfasserIn]
Goubert, Liesbet [VerfasserIn]
Jordan, Abbie [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Health psychology
Journal Article
Pain
Posttraumatic growth
Well-being
Young people

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Date Revised 15.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

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doi:

10.1177/13591053241237341

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369756878