Abstract
Mothers of mentally ill adults are frequently primary caretakers. If mentally ill individuals become violent, mothers are most often victims. In their role as primary caretakers, mothers are knowledgeable regarding their children's illnesses. They are also familiar with the mental health system, including criteria for involuntary hospitalization. Mothers can identify signs of decompensation in their mentally ill children and recognize their need for hospitalization. They cannot, however, always access mental health treatment due to their children's refusal and/or not meeting legal criteria for involuntary hospitalization. This is problematic, particularly for mothers whose mentally ill, adult children have a history of violence. This study used Grounded Theory methods to explore mothers' experiences of violence perpetrated by their mentally ill, adult children and the process used to seek help when violence occurred.
Sigma Membership
Gamma Tau at-Large, Zeta Omicron
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Grounded Theory
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Familial Caretakers, Mentally Ill Children, Family Violence
Advisor
MarySue V. Heilemann
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
University of California, Los Angeles
Degree Year
2007
Recommended Citation
Copeland, Darcy A., "The experience of violence and help-seeking among mothers of adult chronically mentally ill individuals" (2020). Dissertations. 980.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/980
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2020-02-04
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3272315; ProQuest document ID: 304880316. The author still retains copyright.