dc.contributor.advisor |
Dr. Andrew Moskowitz |
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dc.contributor.advisor |
Dr. Ian Lambie |
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dc.contributor.author |
Watts, Peter Murray |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2007-07-03T23:16:18Z |
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dc.date.available |
2007-07-03T23:16:18Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2004 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Thesis (PhD--Clinical Psychology)--University of Auckland, 2006. |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/2292/620 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Psychosis typically emerges after a heterogeneous range of premonitory symptoms.
This has been labelled the ‘pre-psychotic period’ (PPP). Emotional disturbances are
prominent features of this state and have shown to be risk factors for psychosis. The
present study had two interrelated aims: to explore in-depth the experiential nature of the
emotional changes that occur during the PPP; and to examine whether there are similarities
between these pre-psychotic emotional changes and the concept of delusional atmosphere.
Twelve men experiencing first-episode psychosis with delusional thought content were
recruited for the study. Information regarding their emotional experiences during the PPP
was gathered using a semi-structured interview format. Corroborating information about
observable changes in the men’s behaviour during the PPP was also gathered from a family
member or friend of theirs who had close contact with them during this time. The data was
analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. A variety of strong emotional
changes were reported during the PPP, including depression, anxiety, anger, and guilt, as
well as love and happiness. Negative emotions were prominent during this time, but
positive emotions were also found to be a feature of this state for some people. Overall,
the PPP was characterised by an increase in distress over time. Features of delusional
atmosphere that were evident during the PPP included: experiences of derealisation and the
environment feeling different; anxiety and confusion and a drive to find and explanation
for the changes that were being experienced; and a sense of apprehension that something
significant was about to happen. The relevance of these findings to researchers and
clinicians working in this area is discussed. |
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dc.format |
Scanned from print thesis |
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dc.language.iso |
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dc.publisher |
ResearchSpace@Auckland |
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dc.relation.ispartof |
PhD Thesis - University of Auckland |
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dc.relation.isreferencedby |
UoA1699181 |
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dc.rights |
Items in ResearchSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated. |
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dc.rights.uri |
https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/docs/uoa-docs/rights.htm |
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dc.title |
A qualitative study of emotional experiences during the pre-psychotic period |
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dc.type |
Thesis |
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thesis.degree.discipline |
Psychology |
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thesis.degree.grantor |
The University of Auckland |
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thesis.degree.level |
Doctoral |
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thesis.degree.name |
PhD |
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dc.subject.marsden |
Fields of Research::380000 Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences::380100 Psychology::380107 Health, clinical and counselling psychology |
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dc.rights.holder |
Copyright: The author |
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pubs.local.anzsrc |
17 - Psychology and Cognitive Sciences |
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pubs.org-id |
Faculty of Science |
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dc.identifier.wikidata |
Q112860458 |
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