Using photo-elicitation and interpretative phenomenological analysis to explore possessions as links to self-concept and the identities of others in hoarding disorder.
hoarding
object attachment
self concept
Journal
Psychology and psychotherapy
ISSN: 2044-8341
Titre abrégé: Psychol Psychother
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101135751
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
06 2020
06 2020
Historique:
received:
13
06
2018
revised:
05
11
2018
pubmed:
15
12
2018
medline:
14
4
2021
entrez:
15
12
2018
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
The aim of this study was to explore the importance of possessions as extensions of self-concept and connections to significant others for people that hoard. A total of 10 participants were recruited through hoarding group treatment programmes. Participants photographed significant possessions in their home and discussed these in semi-structured interviews. Analysis of transcripts using interpretative phenomenological analysis revealed three interrelated superordinate themes: (1) time travels with you; (2) possessions are me, they're a reflection of my life; and (3) they're linked: I look at them and I think of people. Challenging early life factors were the source of significant self-uncertainty. Possessions were often touchstones of self-confidence and reminders of both positive and negative relationships. The results highlight the many dimensions of possessions' links to both self-concept and the identities of others, providing a distinct contribution to the hoarding literature. Implications for future research and treatment are discussed. Problematic attachments to items may be formed as a compensatory response to challenging early life experiences. Possessions may reflect self-confidence, uniqueness, and be perceived to be physical extensions of who people that hoard are. Belongings can be reminders of interpersonal relationships for people that hoard.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
326-346Informations de copyright
© 2018 The British Psychological Society.
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