The Process of Identity Adaptation (Oriai) in Community-Dwelling People with Schizophrenia.

This study aimed to further elucidate the process of identity adaptation in people with schizophrenia by talking to them about their illness. We had semi-structured interviews with nine community-dwelling people with schizophrenia to gather the data of them. Analysis was performed with Krippendorfs approach to content analysis. Eleven content categories were derived: "illness acceptance", "self-control", "help from family", "help from friends", "help from doctors or nurses", "modifying thinking", "social roles and activities", "worthwhile work", "enjoyment of life", "being happy", and "being free". Participants with schizophrenia were found to attain "illness acceptance" based on "help from family", "help from friends", and "help from doctors and nurses". As a result of an interactive process surrounding the concepts of "illness acceptance", "self-control" and "modifying thinking" the participants sought out "social roles and activities" and "worthwhile work" to acquire a social identity. Thus, it was found that the participants felt they "enjoyed life they were happy" and "they were Free", because they were productive members of Society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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