The personal experiences of liver transplant and the interactive processes of self-redefinition

This qualitative, exploratory study was conducted to discover the lived experiences of liver transplant recipients as they understand the emotional processes of self-redefinition and coping. Twelve liver transplant recipients and their emotional associates were interviewed over a two-year period using scheduled, unstructured questioning to learn their lived experiences through personal stories. These interviews provided insight into the interactive processes of self-redefinition in response to the threat of fatal disease, miraculous but uncertain reprieve, and guarded recovery.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Social Work

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Chadha, Janice Hays

Contributors dc:contributor

• Kagle, Jill Doner

• Sociology, Theory and Methods
• Social Work

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1995 Chadha, Janice Hays

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9624304
(UMI)AAI9624304

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/20205