A case study of recurring fantasy narratives and adolescent depression

A case study of recurring fantasy narratives and adolescent depression

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The literature and research on the interaction between fantasies and depression is extremely limited and there has been no research on the interaction of these two forces during adolescence in females. The two basic possibilities that fantasies may contribute to depression or help to alleviate it ar...

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Main Author: Kusu, Claire L.
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Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/15601
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spelling ndltd-UBC-oai-circle.library.ubc.ca-2429-156012018-01-05T17:37:54Z A case study of recurring fantasy narratives and adolescent depression Kusu, Claire L. The literature and research on the interaction between fantasies and depression is extremely limited and there has been no research on the interaction of these two forces during adolescence in females. The two basic possibilities that fantasies may contribute to depression or help to alleviate it are offered. The study presented utilizes a case study approach from a Narrative perspective. Multiple functions of fantasy are revealed, contributing to a complex interaction between fantasy and depression. There is also interplay between fantasy and reality that provides the basis for the therapeutic potential of fantasy. Education, Faculty of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS), Department of Graduate 2009-11-24T20:48:28Z 2009-11-24T20:48:28Z 2004 2004-11 Text Thesis/Dissertation http://hdl.handle.net/2429/15601 eng For non-commercial purposes only, such as research, private study and education. Additional conditions apply, see Terms of Use https://open.library.ubc.ca/terms_of_use. 5939100 bytes application/pdf
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description The literature and research on the interaction between fantasies and depression is extremely limited and there has been no research on the interaction of these two forces during adolescence in females. The two basic possibilities that fantasies may contribute to depression or help to alleviate it are offered. The study presented utilizes a case study approach from a Narrative perspective. Multiple functions of fantasy are revealed, contributing to a complex interaction between fantasy and depression. There is also interplay between fantasy and reality that provides the basis for the therapeutic potential of fantasy. === Education, Faculty of === Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS), Department of === Graduate
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