Graduation Semester and Year
2022
Language
English
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Social Work
Department
Social Work
First Advisor
Regina T Praetorius
Abstract
This autoethnographic illness narrative explores nature versus nurture’s impact on chronic illness. The author argues that environmental factors play a significant role in the rise of chronic illnesses. My hope is that this study will allow society and healthcare providers to gain a deeper understanding of the connection between illness and trauma as well as the importance of quality, positive patient-provider relationships. This study also demonstrates the importance of establishing a connection within oneself to create self-awareness and emotional healing. Despite this study being one of the most mentally tasking things I have ever willingly chosen to do in my life, I would do it all over again as the growth I have experienced from writing this paper has forever changed my way of thinking
Keywords
Illness narratives, Autoethnography, Chronic illness, Nature vs nurture, Traumas, Non-holistic care, Quest narratives, Provider knowledge deficits, Self-awareness, Self-efficacy, Diagnoses, Medical gaslighting, Intuition, Adverse childhood events, Traumas, Impacts of chronic illnesses
Disciplines
Social and Behavioral Sciences | Social Work
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Koudsi, Michelle Leeann, "Nurturing the Disease - A Glimpse From the Outside Looking In: An Autoethnographic Exploration of the Nature of Nurture and its Role in Chronic Illness" (2022). Social Work Theses. 56.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/socialwork_theses/56
Comments
Degree granted by The University of Texas at Arlington