Concept of Happiness in Schizophrenia

Unfortunately, when considering that patients with schizophrenia are at risk for stigma, this patient group can be considered as a disadvantaged group in terms of happiness. [...]when examining several studies in the literature on patients with schizophrenia, it is seen that the happiness levels of...

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Published in:Psikiyatride güncel yaklaşimlar 2022-09, Vol.14 (3), p.291-298
Main Authors: Şahin, Fatih, Altun, Özlem Şahin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Happiness
Mental disorders
Mental health
psychiatry
Quality of life
Schizophrenia
Self esteem
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Summary:Unfortunately, when considering that patients with schizophrenia are at risk for stigma, this patient group can be considered as a disadvantaged group in terms of happiness. [...]when examining several studies in the literature on patients with schizophrenia, it is seen that the happiness levels of patients with schizophrenia are not very high (Buckland et al. 2013, Palmer et al. 2014, Fervaha et al. 2016). For the point theory, personality and genetics are unchangeable elements. [...]although the individual has a fluctuating level of happiness against life events, he returns to his old level of happiness after a while (Doǧan 2012). [...]the point theory, which is the most significant theory in the field of happiness, has similarities with the "the important thing is not what one is born with, but what use one makes of that equipment." principle of Adlerian theory. According to Adlerian theory, the factors affecting happiness are social relations,
ISSN:1309-0658
1309-0674
DOI:10.18863/pgy.1004519