The lived experience of males with type two diabetes & low mood V0.1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The lived experience of males with complications of Type-2 Diabetes and symptoms of low mood: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
IRAS ID
227051
Contact name
Laura Onens
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Coventry University
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 4 months, 1 days
Research summary
Aim: The research project aims to explore the lived experience of men who have complications of T2DM and report low mood.
Rationale: Previously conducted studies suggest that men with T2DM have a higher risk of depression. This has been found to increase the risk of non-adherence to medication and reduce help-seeking. Poorly managed diabetes can increase the risk of developing diabetic complications. To the author’s knowledge there has yet to be any research that specifically focuses on understanding the lived experience of men who are currently living with these issues.
Methods: The research project aims to address this by employing Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to gain an in-depth exploratory account of the experience of men with T2DM. The exploration will study the experience of living with T2DM and physical complications, with a focus on psychological wellbeing and experiences of support. Within this qualitative methodology, the research project will employ semi-structured face-to-face interviews with approximately 8 adult men. The interviews will be audio recorded, transcribed and analysed in line with IPA research guidelines. Themes that emerge from the transcripts will be produced within a report and the overall findings will be disseminated to professionals in the service and participants involved in the project.
Studying the lived experience from an interpretative stance could inform ways in which future clinical interventions and research may be able to psychologically support this client group; perhaps indicating areas for further research to help manage this condition and its complications. It is anticipated the project will be submitted to an academic journal for publication as well as being presented at conferences and to staff and colleagues affiliated with the Coventry and Warwick Clinical Psychology Doctorate Course.
REC name
West Midlands - Solihull Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/WM/0220
Date of REC Opinion
18 Jul 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion