Zard, Sana; (2024) Statelessness and Mental Health Experiences among Kuwaiti Bidoon People Living in the UK: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Doctoral thesis (D.Clin.Psy), UCL (University College London).

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Overview This thesis explores experiences of mental health and statelessness of five Kuwaiti Bidoon people living in the United Kingdom (UK). Part One is a Conceptual Introduction, which aims to provide an overview of statelessness around the world and the unique history and context of the Bidoon in Kuwait. It reviews the literature relating to mental health within the Bidoon community, drawing on relevant research conducted with other groups affected by statelessness and marginalised communities. Part Two is an Empirical Research Paper that uses Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis to explore experiences of mental health and statelessness of Kuwaiti Bidoon people living in the UK, as well as experiences of accessing mental health services where indicated. Five participants attended semi-structured interviews and three major themes were generated: 1) The Legacy of Statelessness; 2) Hopes and Dreams of a Future; 3) Victims of a System. A discussion of the study - including limitations and future directions for research - is provided. Part Three is a Critical Appraisal, which aims to provide an overview of the public engagement work that was carried out alongside the research project. It will provide a rationale, summary, and evaluation of the work. This project was a joint project. It was completed alongside Jessie Mulcaire and Leah Holt, under the supervision of Dr Francesca Brady and Dr Ciaran O’Driscoll (see Appendix 8).

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