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Blanchard, Amy; Hodgson, Jennifer; Lamson, Angela; Dosser, David – Qualitative Report, 2009
Little is known about the experience among adult children who have a parent with Parkinson's Disease (PD). The purpose of this study was to explore, appreciate, and describe their experiences using a phenomenological methodology. Narratives were collected from seven participants who have a parent diagnosed with PD and analyzed according to…
Descriptors: Adults, Experience, Parents, Diseases
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Rogers, Helen; Morris, Tony; Moore, Melissa – Qualitative Report, 2008
Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for many of today's leading causes of ill health. In-order to increase physical activity (PA) participation and information about why people engage in PA is needed. We interviewed 11 recreational exercise participants to examine their goals for participating in recreational exercise. Our results revealed…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Motivation, Risk, Rewards
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Kjellgren, Anette; Lyden, Francisca; Norlander, Torsten – Qualitative Report, 2008
A qualitative analysis (The Empirical Phenomenological Psychological method) of interviews involving eight patients (depression, burn-out syndrome, and chronic pain) was carried out in order to obtain knowledge regarding the effects of flotation tank therapy. This knowledge might be helpful for both professionals and potential floaters. The…
Descriptors: Pain, Patients, Depression (Psychology), Qualitative Research