Global meaning in people with stroke: Content and changes

Elsbeth Littooij; Joost Dekker; Judith Vloothuis; Carlo J.W. Leget; Guy A.M. Widdershoven

doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102916681759

Global meaning in people with stroke: Content and changes

Elsbeth Littooij, Joost Dekker, Judith Vloothuis, Carlo J.W. Leget, Guy A.M. Widdershoven

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Abstract

After a traumatic event like a stroke, people need to find meaning and control again. This study enhances knowledge on one of the driving principles behind meaning-making processes: global meaning. Global meaning refers to individuals’ general orienting systems, comprising fundamental beliefs and life goals. Little is known about global meaning in people with stroke and whether global meaning changes after stroke. In this qualitative study, five aspects of global meaning were found: core values, relationships, worldview, identity and inner posture. Continuity in all aspects was reported, but worldview, identity and inner posture were also subjected to change.

Original language	English
Journal	Health Psychology Open
Volume	3
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102916681759
Publication status	Published - 2016

Keywords

Adaptation
Beliefs
Global meaning
Qualitative methods
Stroke
Values

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