Superordinate Themes
Analysis
After analysing the entries four superordinate themes were found, each superordinate theme having collaborating subordinate themes to support it. Extracts from the transcripts are used to give evidence for chosen themes. Themes are shown in Table 1. These themes account for experiences of eating disorder recovery, however, only the most salient (shown in bold type) are discussed in depth.
Superordinate Themes Subordinate Themes
Self vs ED • Self-Acceptance
• Internal Battles
• Personification of ED
• Masculinity
The Journey of Recovery • Choosing Recovery
• Understanding the ED & Recovery
• Struggle
• Positivity
• Turning Point
The Next Step • Moving On
• Change in Perspective
• Mental Health Issues
• Rebuilding Self
Relationships …show more content…
He has turned the negative experience of an ED into something he has accomplished, rather than something he let take over his life.
The Next Step
This superordinate theme is based on the stages the men went though as they began to recover. During and after recovery is a different period of life and this theme encompasses what changed as the men regained a life with less impact from the disorder.
Change in Perspective
The men began expressing how they had a different outlook on life post-recovery; whether this was a change in how they felt about themselves, or how they felt about their opportunities in life.
Justin (Line 19-21): ‘I gained body weight at a gradual rate over the year and my negative thoughts and pre-conceptions about food and my body started to disappear.’
Scott (Line 142-144): ‘I feel that I have become my [more] open to listening and understanding those around me. I feel that I am more caring, compassionate, empathetic than before I was anorexic.’
Justin describes that as he went through the motions of recovery his opinions about food and him-self changed. This suggests his self-esteem increased and he was able to think in a more realistic and logical …show more content…
Many of them struggled to keep up with any hobbies they once had, or take an interest in anything they might enjoy. During and after recovery the men began to explore their interests with more enthusiasm, creating opportunities for themselves in the process.
Carl (Line 70-72): ‘I am now an actor, I do music videos and independent films and I am even a part time model. I am also a spokesperson for depression…’
Carl appears to take pride in what he has achieved now he has recovered. He has been able to follow through with his interests and create a career out of these interests. His recovery also opened up new paths for him in the form of being a spokesperson for depression. He uses the word ‘even’ when talking about modelling as if it feels like it is something he could have never seen himself doing before or during his disorder.
Ross (Line 79): ‘…I can begin work on other areas of my life.’
Now the disorder is behind him, Ross can move on and reach the point of understanding who he is and what he wants.
Relationships and
After analysing the entries four superordinate themes were found, each superordinate theme having collaborating subordinate themes to support it. Extracts from the transcripts are used to give evidence for chosen themes. Themes are shown in Table 1. These themes account for experiences of eating disorder recovery, however, only the most salient (shown in bold type) are discussed in depth.
Superordinate Themes Subordinate Themes
Self vs ED • Self-Acceptance
• Internal Battles
• Personification of ED
• Masculinity
The Journey of Recovery • Choosing Recovery
• Understanding the ED & Recovery
• Struggle
• Positivity
• Turning Point
The Next Step • Moving On
• Change in Perspective
• Mental Health Issues
• Rebuilding Self
Relationships …show more content…
He has turned the negative experience of an ED into something he has accomplished, rather than something he let take over his life.
The Next Step
This superordinate theme is based on the stages the men went though as they began to recover. During and after recovery is a different period of life and this theme encompasses what changed as the men regained a life with less impact from the disorder.
Change in Perspective
The men began expressing how they had a different outlook on life post-recovery; whether this was a change in how they felt about themselves, or how they felt about their opportunities in life.
Justin (Line 19-21): ‘I gained body weight at a gradual rate over the year and my negative thoughts and pre-conceptions about food and my body started to disappear.’
Scott (Line 142-144): ‘I feel that I have become my [more] open to listening and understanding those around me. I feel that I am more caring, compassionate, empathetic than before I was anorexic.’
Justin describes that as he went through the motions of recovery his opinions about food and him-self changed. This suggests his self-esteem increased and he was able to think in a more realistic and logical …show more content…
Many of them struggled to keep up with any hobbies they once had, or take an interest in anything they might enjoy. During and after recovery the men began to explore their interests with more enthusiasm, creating opportunities for themselves in the process.
Carl (Line 70-72): ‘I am now an actor, I do music videos and independent films and I am even a part time model. I am also a spokesperson for depression…’
Carl appears to take pride in what he has achieved now he has recovered. He has been able to follow through with his interests and create a career out of these interests. His recovery also opened up new paths for him in the form of being a spokesperson for depression. He uses the word ‘even’ when talking about modelling as if it feels like it is something he could have never seen himself doing before or during his disorder.
Ross (Line 79): ‘…I can begin work on other areas of my life.’
Now the disorder is behind him, Ross can move on and reach the point of understanding who he is and what he wants.
Relationships and