How do therapists in the UK navigate the issue of loneliness when working with destitute asylum seekers? A focus group using reflexive thematic analysis

IF 1.2 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Counselling & Psychotherapy Research Pub Date : 2024-11-04 DOI:10.1002/capr.12840

Elmira Gerayeli, Alex Kyriakopoulos

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Abstract

Background

This research study explores how therapists in the United Kingdom (UK) navigate the issue of loneliness when working with destitute asylum seekers (DAS). Loneliness and social isolation have adverse effects on the mental and physical health of individuals, and migrants, including asylum seekers and refugees, are particularly vulnerable to these challenges.

Aim

The study aimed to provide valuable insights into the strategies employed by therapists to address loneliness in this specific population and may contribute to the development of effective interventions and programmes in mental health services for asylum seekers.

Findings

Braun and Clarke's reflexive thematic analysis of focus group data revealed two main themes: (1) perceived factors that impact loneliness and (2) therapeutic strategies for alleviating loneliness.

Conclusion

This paper concludes with a discussion of the findings of this study and provides recommendations for future research directions, aiming to further enhance our understanding and support for DAS in addressing loneliness and to continue improving mental health services for this vulnerable population.

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英国的治疗师在治疗贫困的寻求庇护者时如何处理孤独的问题？使用反身性主题分析的焦点小组

背景本研究探讨了英国（UK）的治疗师在与赤贫的寻求庇护者（DAS）合作时如何处理孤独问题。孤独和社会隔离会对个人的身心健康产生不利影响，而包括寻求庇护者和难民在内的移民尤其容易受到这些挑战的影响。研究目的该研究旨在为治疗师解决这一特殊人群孤独问题的策略提供有价值的见解，并有助于为寻求庇护者的心理健康服务制定有效的干预措施和计划。研究结果 Braun 和 Clarke 对焦点小组数据进行了反思性主题分析，发现了两个主要的主题：（1）影响孤独感的感知因素；（2）缓解孤独感的治疗策略。结论本文最后对研究结果进行了讨论，并对未来的研究方向提出了建议，旨在进一步加强我们对DAS在解决孤独问题方面的理解和支持，并继续改善针对这一弱势群体的心理健康服务。

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Counselling & Psychotherapy Research PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-

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期刊介绍： Counselling and Psychotherapy Research is an innovative international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to linking research with practice. Pluralist in orientation, the journal recognises the value of qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods strategies of inquiry and aims to promote high-quality, ethical research that informs and develops counselling and psychotherapy practice. CPR is a journal of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, promoting reflexive research strongly linked to practice. The journal has its own website: www.cprjournal.com. The aim of this site is to further develop links between counselling and psychotherapy research and practice by offering accessible information about both the specific contents of each issue of CPR, as well as wider developments in counselling and psychotherapy research. The aims are to ensure that research remains relevant to practice, and for practice to continue to inform research development.