The Lived Experience of Parent Caregivers of Adolescents with Mental Illness: A Phenomenological Study
Background: The challenges faced by parents of adolescents with mental disorders are profound and multifaceted. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the lived experiences and concerns of parents of adolescents with mental disorders in Oman. Methods: Interpretative phenomenological analysis was emp...
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| author | Asma Al Yahyaei Omar Al Omari Loai Abu Sharour Arcalyd Cayaban Zubaida Shebani Iman Al Hashmi Mohammed ALBashtawy Abdullah Alkhawaldeh Fadwa Alhalaiqa |
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| description | Background: The challenges faced by parents of adolescents with mental disorders are profound and multifaceted. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the lived experiences and concerns of parents of adolescents with mental disorders in Oman. Methods: Interpretative phenomenological analysis was employed in this study. In-depth interviews were done with twenty caregivers from June 2021 to the end of December 2022. Data collection continued until saturation was reached, ensuring a thorough understanding of the phenomena under investigation, and thematic analysis was applied to identify and examine the recurring patterns within the data. Results: Three primary themes emerged from the data analysis including Emotional Burden and Guilt, Treatment Concerns, and Fear of the Future. Parents’ experiences during their adolescents’ diagnosis revealed a profound emotional struggle, encompassing anxiety, frustration, and occasional confusion as they grappled with understanding their children’s illness and navigating unpredictable behaviors. The exploration of seeking treatment highlighted the complexity of their experiences. However, a persistent sense of uncertainty regarding their children’s future was a consistent thread irrespective of the chosen treatment path. Conclusion: This study aimed to investigate the complex challenges faced by caregivers of adolescents suffering from mental disorders, underscoring the vital need for tailored interventions and robust support systems to address these intricate issues. The findings highlight the importance of heightened awareness, improved access to psychotherapeutic resources, and comprehensive caregiver support. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-45915c32a49a413ea04db8d040ee8c4c2024-04-07T09:19:53ZengShiraz University of Medical SciencesInternational Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery2322-24762322-48352024-01-0112121210.30476/ijcbnm.2023.100667.237549763The Lived Experience of Parent Caregivers of Adolescents with Mental Illness: A Phenomenological StudyAsma Al Yahyaei0Omar Al Omari1Loai Abu Sharour2Arcalyd Cayaban3Zubaida Shebani4Iman Al Hashmi5Mohammed ALBashtawy6Abdullah Alkhawaldeh7Fadwa Alhalaiqa8Department of Fundamentals and Administration, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman;Department of Fundamentals and Administration, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman;Ras Alkhamiah Women campus, Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE;Department of Fundamentals and Administration, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman;Department of Psychology, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman;Department of Maternal and Child Health, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman;Princess Salma Faculty of Nursing Al al-Bayt University, Mafraq, Jordan;Princess Salma Faculty of Nursing Al al-Bayt University, Mafraq, Jordan;Clinical Affairs, College of Nursing, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, QatarBackground: The challenges faced by parents of adolescents with mental disorders are profound and multifaceted. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the lived experiences and concerns of parents of adolescents with mental disorders in Oman. Methods: Interpretative phenomenological analysis was employed in this study. In-depth interviews were done with twenty caregivers from June 2021 to the end of December 2022. Data collection continued until saturation was reached, ensuring a thorough understanding of the phenomena under investigation, and thematic analysis was applied to identify and examine the recurring patterns within the data. Results: Three primary themes emerged from the data analysis including Emotional Burden and Guilt, Treatment Concerns, and Fear of the Future. Parents’ experiences during their adolescents’ diagnosis revealed a profound emotional struggle, encompassing anxiety, frustration, and occasional confusion as they grappled with understanding their children’s illness and navigating unpredictable behaviors. The exploration of seeking treatment highlighted the complexity of their experiences. However, a persistent sense of uncertainty regarding their children’s future was a consistent thread irrespective of the chosen treatment path. Conclusion: This study aimed to investigate the complex challenges faced by caregivers of adolescents suffering from mental disorders, underscoring the vital need for tailored interventions and robust support systems to address these intricate issues. The findings highlight the importance of heightened awareness, improved access to psychotherapeutic resources, and comprehensive caregiver support.https://ijcbnm.sums.ac.ir/article_49763_75d3049d26ca719188c5293a8b0df6b8.pdfadolescentcaregiversmental healthparentsqualitative research |
| spellingShingle | Asma Al Yahyaei Omar Al Omari Loai Abu Sharour Arcalyd Cayaban Zubaida Shebani Iman Al Hashmi Mohammed ALBashtawy Abdullah Alkhawaldeh Fadwa Alhalaiqa The Lived Experience of Parent Caregivers of Adolescents with Mental Illness: A Phenomenological Study International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery adolescent caregivers mental health parents qualitative research |
| title | The Lived Experience of Parent Caregivers of Adolescents with Mental Illness: A Phenomenological Study |
| title_full | The Lived Experience of Parent Caregivers of Adolescents with Mental Illness: A Phenomenological Study |
| title_fullStr | The Lived Experience of Parent Caregivers of Adolescents with Mental Illness: A Phenomenological Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Lived Experience of Parent Caregivers of Adolescents with Mental Illness: A Phenomenological Study |
| title_short | The Lived Experience of Parent Caregivers of Adolescents with Mental Illness: A Phenomenological Study |
| title_sort | lived experience of parent caregivers of adolescents with mental illness a phenomenological study |
| topic | adolescent caregivers mental health parents qualitative research |
| url | https://ijcbnm.sums.ac.ir/article_49763_75d3049d26ca719188c5293a8b0df6b8.pdf |
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