2023年 12月 第6巻 第1号 掲載 原著論文査読あり
要 旨
In the treatment of bulimia nervosa, attention is focused on the importance of improving self-esteem through programs such as “Get Along with Yourself.” Related research and intervention techniques have shown certain effects with regard to improving patient self-esteem. However, it remains unclear how concrete linguistic interactions occurred between the facilitator and participants. To clarify this issue through qualitative analysis, we examined two groups of conversation data. These data totaled approximately 360,000 Japanese characters. Employing the grounded theory approach, we clarified 15 categories of comments and remarks by the facilitator and participants. The comments from the facilitator were divided into 9 categories, such as “show interest in participants,” and the remarks from the participants were divided into 6 categories, such as “disclose participant’s own experience.” In addition, five interactions occurring between these statements were considered. An especially effective method for improving the participants' self-esteem is the facilitator’s connection with the participants in an equal relationship and speech that enhances the sense of unity among the participants, which can increase their interest in other participants and encourage them to ask questions of one another.
Key words : bulimia nervosa, eating disorders, self-esteem, group therapy, grounded theory approach.
Kobe Gakuin University Journal of Psychology
2023, Vol.6, No.1, pp.39−48