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Women, alcohol, self‐concept and self‐esteem: A qualitative study of the experience of person‐centred counselling
Author(s) -
Lillie Noreen
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
counselling and psychotherapy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.38
H-Index - 32
eISSN - 1746-1405
pISSN - 1473-3145
DOI - 10.1080/14733140212331384877
Subject(s) - grounded theory , psychology , self , perspective (graphical) , psychology of self , qualitative research , self esteem , self concept , relation (database) , social psychology , developmental psychology , sociology , social science , database , artificial intelligence , computer science
This study explores the self‐concept and self‐esteem of women with alcohol problems from a client perspective, and relates the findings to person‐centred theory and practice. Eight women with severe and long‐standing alcohol problems, who had received person‐centred counselling, were interviewed in relation to their sense of self over time. The data were analysed using grounded theory methodology, resulting in the emergence of five key categories. Examples from the interviews are used to illustrate the complex relationships between life experience, self‐concept, self‐esteem and drinking. The possible significance of the findings for counsellors working with this client group is discussed.