An Exploration of Schema Modes in Bipolar Disorder
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Engledew, Z. 2018. An Exploration of Schema Modes in Bipolar Disorder. Prof Doc Thesis University of East London School of Psychology https://doi.org/10.15123/uel.874xv
Authors | Engledew, Z. |
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Type | Prof Doc Thesis |
Abstract | Schema Therapy (STB Young et al., 2003) was developed for working with individuals who experienced complex psychological difficulties and patterns of relating, and who Seven adults with a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder took part in a semiSstructured interview. They were presented with eight cards, each displaying a description of one of Young, Klosko and Weishaar’s (2003) schema modes. Participants were then asked questions about each mode, which were based on a theoretical understanding of how modes are thought to operate. Interviews were transcribed and qualitative data was organised into eight matrices, one for each schema mode. Data Being demanding of oneself, selfScriticism, anger and feeling separate to others appeared common themes across the sample. Difficulty regulating intense emotions was also highlighted. Stigma was identified as a factor which may influence some of these experiences. Whilst participants related to most of Young’s mode descriptions and described emotional and behavioural states that were consistent with these, themes from the Thematic Analysis also highlighted shared experiences across the sample that were not encompassed by Young’s descriptions of schema modes and how they are The findings from the study were critically considered in relation to exploring the descriptive value of schema modes, which has not been done before. Limitations of the study were also discussed. Recommendations were made for future research in this area, and the clinical and societal level implications of the research findings were presented. |
Year | 2018 |
Publisher | University of East London |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.15123/uel.874xv |
File | License File Access Level Anyone |
Publication dates | |
Jun 2018 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 21 Nov 2019 |
https://repository.uel.ac.uk/item/874xv
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