Hearing voices and the quest for autonomy: An interpretative phenomenological analysis
This study highlights the importance of supporting voice hearers in constructing meaningful, self-oriented narratives to strengthen their sense of autonomy. Future research should explore strategies that empower voice hearers to integrate their experiences constructively, thereby promoting resilience and autonomy.
Authors
- Eleanor Longden (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3046-9697)
- Nastaran Doroud (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2552-9918)
- Neil Thomas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7006-6361)
- Somaye Noroozi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5763-4679)
Institutions
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- The Alfred Hospital (AU)
- Swinburne University of Technology (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Psychology and Psychotherapy Theory Research and Practice
- Published
- 2025-12-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/papt.70026
- Primary Topic
- Communication in Education and Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00