... was analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Findings Two group experiential themes were developed. Firstly, “The role of Power within the Sentence”, which accounts for participants experience of the IPP sentence as unfair, pervasive and with a sense of powerlessness. Secondly, “The IPP...

... with seven individuals that have a criminal history who were participating, or had previously participated, in a community life skills and work-readiness programme. This data was analysed by interpretative phenomenological analysis. Findings Four superordinate themes emerged, these were: “need to change...

... seeks gather information and to generate discussion on areas for future research. Design/methodology/approach – A purposive sampling method and in-depth semi-structured interviews were carried out. Interpretative phenomenological analysis identified super ordinate themes and related sub-themes...

... idiosyncratic experience of the function of deliberate self‐injury, interpretative phenomenological analysis was used within a small‐scale case study design. Findings Identified functions mirrored current quantitative research but few emerging themes were identified across the sample. Participants presented...

... confidential support to fellow prisoners who are distressed or vulnerable. There is, however, a significant gap in our knowledge of Listeners' own experiences and the impact on them as individuals. Interpretative phenomenological analysis is used in this study to explore the process, and the findings indicate...