Abstract
This qualitative caring science study aims to seek a deeper understanding of loss and health after a life change viewed from a male perspective. In-depth interviews with 15 men were analyzed with thematic analysis. The results highlight seven themes: losing connection and belonging, losing control, losing oneself, belonging to a community and having one’s own projects, living everyday life and having a point of reference, getting up and finding a new platform, and having dreams and faith in the future. The themes are discussed against Erikson’s theory and the movement between suffering and health.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 117-124 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | International Journal for Human Caring |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2024 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- caring science
- health
- in-depth interviews
- life changes
- mens health
- qualitative design
- suffering
- thematic analysis