Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Psychosis
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
School
School of Arts and Humanities
RAS ID
39151
Abstract
Background:
It is suggested that goals are hierarchically organised, with goals at the highest level representing fundamental values and motivations. These abstract goals are said to have a series of sub-goals which represent a means of reaching higher-level goals. While a number of studies have explored goals in the context of psychosis, little is known about idiographic goal generation processes in those experiencing psychosis.
Methods:
Using a Behaviour Sequence Analysis approach, the aim of the current study was to assess the feasibility of the goal task for use with individuals experiencing psychosis. A total of 73 adults receiving care from UK rehabilitation services completed a goal task designed to elicit higher-level goals.
Results:
Results indicated that the goal task may be a feasible tool to support those experiencing psychosis to generate lower- and higher-level goals.
Conclusions:
The goal task utilised in the current study may therefore be a valuable goal generation tool for use by clinicians.
DOI
10.1080/17522439.2021.1988685
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Comments
Ropaj, E., Keatley, D. A., Dickson, J. M., Milroyd, C. J., & Taylor, P. J. (2023). A behaviour sequence analysis of goal generation processes in a psychosis rehabilitation sample. Psychosis, 15(1), 89-99.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17522439.2021.1988685