HIV and Human Being: An existential-phenomenological study into the experiences of gay men diagnosed with HIV - Couverture souple

Madison, Greg

 
9783838387253: HIV and Human Being: An existential-phenomenological study into the experiences of gay men diagnosed with HIV
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3838387252 ISBN 13 : 9783838387253
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Few studies of psychological adaptation to an HIV+ diagnosis have inquired into its existential dimension. Existentialism contributes valuable insights into human experience without pathologising that experience. In this research study, the life experiences of six HIV+ gay men were explored using semi-structured in-depth interviews incorporating Focusing, a form of intensive self-reflection. The transcripts of these sessions were analysed phenomenologically and the results compared to previous studies as well as to the philosophy of Martin Heidegger. The question is posed as to whether the existential insights of HIV+ gay men can teach us all something about the structure of our lives.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Few studies of psychological adaptation to an HIV+ diagnosis have inquired into its existential dimension. Existentialism contributes valuable insights into human experience without pathologising that experience. In this research study, the life experiences of six HIV+ gay men were explored using semi-structured in-depth interviews incorporating Focusing, a form of intensive self-reflection. The transcripts of these sessions were analysed phenomenologically and the results compared to previous studies as well as to the philosophy of Martin Heidegger. The question is posed as to whether the existential insights of HIV+ gay men can teach us all something about the structure of our lives.

Biographie de l'auteur

Dr Greg Madison is an existential therapist and psychologist with research interests in experiences of limit situations, transitions, and how future technology will impact our understanding of life. Greg lectures on doctoral programmes and offers workshops across Europe and North America while maintaining a private practice in central London.

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3838387252
ISBN 13 
9783838387253
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
76
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