Perspectives of Women Suffering from Infertility about the Effects of Psychodrama-Based Intervention on Their Psychosocial Well-Being

Kamışlı S., TERZİOĞLU C.

American Journal of Family Therapy, vol.51, no.4, pp.319-333, 2023 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 51 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/01926187.2021.1972493
  • Journal Name: American Journal of Family Therapy
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Periodicals Index Online, CINAHL, EBSCO Education Source, Education Abstracts, Gender Studies Database, Psycinfo, Social services abstracts, Sociological abstracts, Violence & Abuse Abstracts
  • Page Numbers: pp.319-333
  • Keywords: Psychodrama, infertility, woman
  • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

© 2021 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.This study explored the experiences of women suffering from infertility and the effects of a psychodrama-based intervention on their psychosocial well-being. Twelve women included in the study participated in 3-h psychodrama group therapy sessions once per week for 10 weeks. In-depth interviews were assessed according to Colaizzi’s phenomenological method. Results from the analyses revealed three themes: 1) negative experiences, 2) change, and 3) hope for future. These themes should be taken into account in mental support services for women suffering from infertility. Women experiencing infertility difficulties should direct their attention to social roles other than motherhood.