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“Snitches get stitches”: a qualitative exploration of childhood bullying in first episode psychosis

Wheeler, Claire; Wood, Lisa; Quinlan, Eilis; Spencer, Alison; (2022) “Snitches get stitches”: a qualitative exploration of childhood bullying in first episode psychosis. Psychosis: Psychological, Social and Integrative Approaches 10.1080/17522439.2022.2080859. (In press). Green open access

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Abstract

Background There has been a developing interest in understanding childhood bullying and how it may relate to experiences of psychosis, although to date, there is limited research in this area. The aim of this research was to explore the subjective experiences of childhood bullying for individuals experiencing psychosis. A secondary aim was to explore whether individuals perceive bullying to be relevant to their experiences of psychosis. Method Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight individuals under the care of Early Intervention in Psychosis services. Interviews were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Results Four superordinate and accompanying subordinate themes were developed. The superordinate themes were “facing daily threat”, “overcoming systemic mistrust”, “negotiating power imbalance” and “a process of evolving identity”. These themes identified that bullying was a prevalent and traumatic experience that was not considered enough in services or schools. Discussion Professionals need to enquire about childhood bullying when working with people experiencing psychosis, allowing time to build trusting and empowering therapeutic relationships. Services should also pay more attention to the impact of experiences of bullying when working clinically with service users experiencing psychosis and integrate this into formulations and therapeutic interventions.

Type: Article
Title: “Snitches get stitches”: a qualitative exploration of childhood bullying in first episode psychosis
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2022.2080859
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1080/17522439.2022.2080859
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: Psychosis, qualitative trauma, bullying, schizophrenia
UCL classification: UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > Division of Psychiatry
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
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URI: https://discovery-pp.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10151407
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