A caring science study of creative writing and human becoming.
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| Title: | A caring science study of creative writing and human becoming. |
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| Authors: | Sandbäck Forsell, Johanna, Nyholm, Linda, Koskinen, Camilla |
| Source: | Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. Mar2021, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p156-162. 7p. |
| Subjects: | Psychology of authors, Convalescence, Creative ability, Documentation, Emotions, Fear, Humanism, Mental health, Nursing models, Quality of life, Questionnaires, Science, Health self-care, Self-perception, Social skills, Values (Ethics), Adult education workshops, Written communication, Thematic analysis, Individual development, Diary (Literary form) |
| Abstract: | The previous research describes creative writing to have a potential for self‐care and healing in relation to illness and mental health conditions. The aim of this article was to deepen the understanding of creative writing and human becoming, from a caring science perspective. A data material consisting of answers from an e‐form and diaries was analysed with a thematic analysis. The result depicts two main themes and seven subthemes. The first main theme, Creative writing – an act of emotional reactions and release, shows that creative writing is an act where fears and emotional reactions are unveiled; it is a relieving valve for the writer and includes moments of liberating wordplay. The second main theme, Creative writing – a key to self‐understanding and personal growth, shows that creative writing is a genuine conveying of oneself to others, to experience mercifulness within oneself, to keep up faith in oneself and hope for the future and to find a new order of values. Creative writing enhances human becoming and gives possibilities for human beings to find inner peace and balance in life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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