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Identity and psychological ownership in chronic illness and disease state

Identity and psychological ownership in chronic illness and disease state Karnilowicz W. (2010) European Journal of Cancer Care20, 276–282 Identity and psychological ownership in chronic illness and disease state Psychological ownership is rarely considered in health discourse related to chronic illness or disease state. Construction of identity is an important consideration within this framework. This autoethnographic study explores psychological ownership and identity related to prostate cancer and chronic illness. Conclusions about the nature of psychological ownership and identity were gathered from the relevant literature and personal experience. Themes include the patient–healthcare professional relationship and that psychological ownership is personal and grounded in an individual's sense of identity, control and perceived capacity to control illness or disease. Personal reflection through autoethnography guides discussion of psychological ownership and identity. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png European Journal of Cancer Care Wiley

Identity and psychological ownership in chronic illness and disease state

European Journal of Cancer Care , Volume 20 (2) – Mar 1, 2011

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Publisher
Wiley
Copyright
© 2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
ISSN
0961-5423
eISSN
1365-2354
DOI
10.1111/j.1365-2354.2010.01220.x
pmid
20738388
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Abstract

Karnilowicz W. (2010) European Journal of Cancer Care20, 276–282 Identity and psychological ownership in chronic illness and disease state Psychological ownership is rarely considered in health discourse related to chronic illness or disease state. Construction of identity is an important consideration within this framework. This autoethnographic study explores psychological ownership and identity related to prostate cancer and chronic illness. Conclusions about the nature of psychological ownership and identity were gathered from the relevant literature and personal experience. Themes include the patient–healthcare professional relationship and that psychological ownership is personal and grounded in an individual's sense of identity, control and perceived capacity to control illness or disease. Personal reflection through autoethnography guides discussion of psychological ownership and identity.

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European Journal of Cancer CareWiley

Published: Mar 1, 2011

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