Explanation of Self-determination Experiences in Students with Externalized Behavior Disorders: A Phenomenological Approach

Authors

  • Ghamarani, Amir Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology and Education of Children with Special Needs, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran
  • Malekpour, Mokhtar Professor, Department of Psychology and Education of Children with Special Needs, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran.
  • Mansurnejad, Zahra PhD student, Department of Psychology and Education of Children with Special Needs, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract:

Introduction: Students with externalized behavior disorders have lower levels of capacity for self-determination skills. The aim of this study was to explain self-determination experiences in students with externalized behavior disorders. Method: This qualitative study was conducted using phenomenological approach. Data were collected using in-depth interview with 10 students with externalized behavior disorders who were selected through purposive sampling method. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using Colaizzi’s nine-step analysis method. Results: Four themes of social challenges, lack of motivation for effort, emotional challenges, and choice making were obtained that could illustrate self-determination experiences in students with externalized behavior disorders. Conclusion: These findings can provide information required for identifying self-determination problems, as well as significance and adoption of supportive and medical strategies for improving psychological health in students with externalized behavior disorders.

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volume 8  issue 2

pages  183- 191

publication date 2019-10

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