The Positive Effects of Parents’ Mental Illness on Their Children: A Qualitative Study

Authors

  • Reza Zeighami Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin
  • Fatemeh Oskouie Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
  • Soodabeh Joolaee Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Nosrat St., Tohid Sq., Tehran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i4.12989

Keywords:

child, mental illnesses, grounded theory, positive aspects, posttraumatic growth, stress related growth

Abstract

Objective: The main objective of this research is to explore the positive consequences of parents mental illness on their children.

Material & methods: This study was a part of a more comprehensive study performed based on grounded theory. In this work semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 participants selected by purposeful and theoretical sampling approach. Data were analyzed using constant comparative analysis suggested by Straus and Corbin (1988) method.

Results: Despite negative effects of the illness, the children have been perceived positive effects from their parents illness. These findings categorized in two category of "independence" and "considering the others needs".

Conclusion: Application of these findings in care plan of patients and families, particularly their children, can offer more efficient coping with mental illness.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i4.12989

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.13(4) 2014 p.449-453

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Author Biographies

Reza Zeighami, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin

Assistant Professor

Fatemeh Oskouie, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran

Associate Professor, Center for Nursing Care Research, School of Nursing & Midwifery

Soodabeh Joolaee, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Nosrat St., Tohid Sq., Tehran

Associate Professor, Centre for Nursing Care Research, School of Nursing & Midwifery

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Published

2014-09-11

How to Cite

Zeighami, R., Oskouie, F., & Joolaee, S. (2014). The Positive Effects of Parents’ Mental Illness on Their Children: A Qualitative Study. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 13(4), 449–453. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i4.12989

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 4 (2014)

Section

Original Articles

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