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dc.contributor.author | Hunt, L | - |
dc.contributor.author | Nikopoulou-Smyrni, P | - |
dc.contributor.author | Reynolds, F | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2014-09-09T14:50:22Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2014-09-09T14:50:22Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2014 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Disability and Rehabilitation, 36(14): pp.1139-1147, (2014) | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 1139-1147 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/09638288.2013.833303 | en |
dc.identifier.uri | http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/9049 | - |
dc.description | This is the author's accepted manuscript. The final published article is available from the link below. Copyright @ 2014 Informa UK Ltd. | en_US |
dc.description.abstract | Background and aim: Individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) often face progressive loss of function, uncertainty and disruption to self-image and valued roles. Previous studies show that creative self-expression is valued by some people living with long-term illness, yet its meaning for people living with MS is unclear. This research study explored the meanings of leisure-based visual art-making for people living with MS. Method: This qualitative study followed guidelines for Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Single semi-structured interviews were conducted with five adults (2 males; 3 females; 40–65 years), recruited from MS Ireland. Findings: Participants valued art-making for contributing to a more satisfying way of life; for filling occupational voids and using time well. Deep immersion offered respite from worry about illness. Creative classes offered social camaraderie and opportunities for learning and development. Art-making processes and products were highly affirmative, increasing emotional well-being and promoting self-worth. Most felt that they expressed valued aspects of self through their art. Art-making appeared to assist with identity maintenance, accommodating functional losses associated with MS whilst opening “new doors”. Conclusion: Art-making offered a multi-faceted means of supporting identity and increasing fulfilment in lives that were restricted in many ways by MS. | en_US |
dc.language | eng | - |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | Informa Healthcare | en_US |
dc.subject | Art | en_US |
dc.subject | Creativity | en_US |
dc.subject | Flow | en_US |
dc.subject | Multiple sclerosis | en_US |
dc.subject | Occupation | en_US |
dc.subject | Self-esteem | en_US |
dc.subject | Well-being | en_US |
dc.title | “It gave me something big in my life to wonder and think about which took over the space … and not MS”: Managing well-being in multiple sclerosis through art-making | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
dc.identifier.doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/09638288.2013.833303 | - |
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