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People with traumatic brain injuries used various strategies to deal with labels applied by society

https://doi.org/10.1136/ebn.2.2.64

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    Nochi M.Struggling with the labeled self: people with traumatic brain injuries in social settings.Qual Health Res1998 Sep;8:665–81OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedWeb of Science

    Question How do interactions with society affect the sense of self of individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)?

    Design

    Grounded theory.

    Setting

    Midsized city in northeastern USA.

    Participants

    10 adults (age 24–54 y, 8 men) with TBI (primarily as a result of car accidents) were recruited from a TBI support group. All participants lived in the community, had the skills to participate in interviews, and understood that they had TBI.

    Methods

    Data were collected using ≥2 semi-structured interviews. Additional data were obtained from >100 hours of participant observation and from email messages from 13 people (age 26–61 y, 8 women) posted to a TBI internet discussion group. Field notes documented participants' non-verbal behaviour, activities in natural settings, and the author's reflections as an observer. Data were analysed using constant comparison analysis. Findings were confirmed with participants and with other people with TBI.

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    • Source of funding: not stated.

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