ICPS

2023 International Convention of Psychological Science

Qualitative Approaches in Mental Health Research

Saturday, March 11, 2023 · Brussels, Belgium

Clinical Science

Though often understated in mental health research, qualitative research makes important contributions to the field of mental health by emphasising the subjective experiences of both patients and therapists. We will discuss four examples of qualitative research, showing that qualitative methods can aid in understanding the complexities of mental health.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Lisa WijsenChair
    University of Amsterdam

Presentations

  1. What Is It like to be a Dependent Variable? an Argument for Mixed Methods Measurement in Psychological Health Research.Femke Truijens
  2. Unfinished Storylines: A Narrative Study on Meaning-Making of Trauma in Psychosis. Nienke van Sambeek
  3. The Meaning of Spending Leisure Time for Recovery of People Who Experienced Psychosis: Thematic Analysis of Egodocuments and Interviews.Marjolijn Heerings
  4. The Actual Use of Concepts in Therapeutic PracticesArjen Noordhof