A Qualitative Study Exploring the Causes of Boredom for Men with a Psychosis in a Forensic Setting. (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bowser, Anita; Link, Wendy; Dickson, Mary; Collier, Lesley; Donovan-Hall, Maggie K.
• Is Part Of: Occupational therapy in mental health. Volume 34:Number 1(2018)
• Page Start: 32
• Page End: 48
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: Boredom -- forensic -- mental health -- occupational therapy -- psychosis; Occupational therapy -- Periodicals; Mentally ill -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; Mental Disorders -- therapy -- Periodicals; Mental Health -- Periodicals; Occupational Therapy -- Periodicals; 616.89165
• DOI: 10.1080/0164212X.2017.1331151
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0164-212X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Boredom is a problem in forensic mental health settings and is believed to increase levels of violence and be detrimental to health and recovery. There were 8 men in a forensic unit, all diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, that were interviewed regarding their experiences of boredom. A thematic analysis was used to identify emergent themes. These included: Mental health and motivation; Restrictive environment; Responsibilities; and Nothing to do. These findings provide a greater understanding of factors which may contribute to boredom within forensic settings and can guide occupational therapy interventions to address them.