Abstract
This paper is based on qualitative analysis of sero positive persons, copping strategies based on semi structured interview schedule, narrative analysis and in depth analysis. Eight case histories have been analysed, On the basis of different coping strategies and world views. Self narrative of a positive person who has been transformed in to a global AIDS counsellor, married to a sero negative woman, has been discussed in detail. Excerpt from his interview has also been portrayed. Case histories have been analysed and labelled in to dominant coping strategies like venting of emotions, positive restructuring and growth, cognitive reappraisal etc. Positive self regulation of emotional pain has also been depicted. These analyses have relevance for psychological counselling for positive persons struggling to overcome the distress and want to lead adaptive life in their families. It portrays that positive persons have immerse capabilities to cope with adversities and positive self transformation.
Highlights
This paper is based on qualitative analysis of sero positive persons, copping strategies based on semi structured interview schedule, narrative analysis and in depth analysis
Emotional distress is a natural consequence of living in this world that gets complicated as a result of a tendency to avoid or deny painful feelings
This study is based on self narratives and case history interview of sero positive persons living in Mumbai
Summary
This paper is based on qualitative analysis of sero positive persons, copping strategies based on semi structured interview schedule, narrative analysis and in depth analysis. This study is based on self narratives and case history interview of sero positive persons living in Mumbai. A qualitative analysis was done to enrich understanding of how people work through emotional distress which culminates in self transformation and healing or other adjustive reactions.
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