Working psychologically with female genital mutilation: an exploration of the views of circumcised women in relation to better psychological practice
Prof Doc Thesis
Jones, Alison 2010. Working psychologically with female genital mutilation: an exploration of the views of circumcised women in relation to better psychological practice. Prof Doc Thesis University of East London School of Psychology https://doi.org/10.15123/PUB.1437
Authors | Jones, Alison |
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Type | Prof Doc Thesis |
Abstract | Female genital mutilation (FGM) or female circumcision is the term given to traditional practices involving the intentional cutting or partial or total removal of the external female genitalia (WHO, 1999). This two part study used both qualitative and quantitative methods. The first part of the study aimed to explore the views and experiences of FGM amongst women who had undergone the practice. It also explored their views about what clinical psychologists needed to know and do in order to provide appropriate services. In this part of the study six participants were interviewed using a semi-structured interview. The data was analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Findings indicated that participants felt that despite there being many reasons given for FGM none of them justified the continuation of the practice. Further findings suggested that participants felt that clinical psychologists needed to; understand how FGM is accounted for (e.g. reasons and contexts); acknowledge the different views towards the practice; have knowledge of the many consequences of the procedure (e.g. on physical health, psychological health and relationships) and talk about FGM in a sensitive and non-judgemental manner during consultations. |
Keywords | psychological practice; female circumcision |
Year | 2010 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.15123/PUB.1437 |
Web address (URL) | http://hdl.handle.net/10552/1437 |
File | License CC BY-ND |
Publication dates | |
May 2010 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 16 Feb 2012 |
https://repository.uel.ac.uk/item/86251
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