Dijkstra, Anne (2022) Behoeften, Obstakels en Helpende Factoren om te gaan Sporten bij Jongeren met een Eerste Psychose. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Introduction: First-episode psychosis (FEP) is most prevalent among individuals between 18 and 35 years old and is characterized by positive symptoms, negative symptoms, disorganization, depression, and mania. Furthermore, cognitive impairments are common in FEP. Symptoms of FEP increase the risk of social isolation in the critical life period of social obligations and opportunities. Moreover, individuals with FEP are less physically active than the general population. A sports-based intervention potentially addresses these negative consequences of FEP. The present study helps to develop such an intervention in collaboration with individuals with FEP and thereby follows the spirit of the human-centered design model. Methods: Needs, barriers, facilitators, and cognitive changes in a heterogeneous sample of individuals with FEP were investigated through semi-structured qualitative interviews. All participants were between 18 and 35 years old and were diagnosed with FEP within the last five years. Results: The findings confirm the need for playing sports. Barriers were psychotic symptoms, lack of motivation, stigma, and low self-esteem. Facilitators were feeling connected and safe, having a skilled and motivating trainer or sports partner, an individually tailored intervention, and goal- accomplishment. Discussion: The present study confirms findings from previous research and increases knowledge by investigation of a heterogeneous sample. The findings indicate the sports-based intervention should be flexible and individually tailored. Safety, self-esteem, and motivation can be increased by including a goal-component and a skilled and knowledgeable trainer or sports partner who considers individuals’ symptoms and needs. Future research may investigate a representative sample to generalize findings to a broader population and to thoroughly investigate the influence of factors such as gender and comorbidity on opinions about sports.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Pijnenborg, G.H.M. and Muller, M.K. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Clinical Neuropsychology (CN) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Jan 2022 10:59 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Jan 2022 10:59 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/82 |
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