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The self-disclosure process of a positive HIV diagnosis in Hong Kong : a qualitative analysis
Author(s)
Date Issued
2015
Publisher
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Shue Yan University
Description
Hong Kong Shue Yan University. Dept. of Counselling and Psychology.
Thesis (M.Soc.Sc.) -- Hong Kong Shue Yan University, 2015.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 44-48).
67 p.
Type
Thesis
Programme
Master of Social Sciences in Counselling Psychology
Abstract
Objectives. Disclosure of their condition can be an enormous challenge to people who have
HIV. The purpose of this study was to explore the disclosure experience within a theoretical
framework of the Disclosure Processes Model (DPM) among Hong Kong PLHIV, and to
develop a model of disclosure which applicate to the cultural context in Hong Kong.
Methods: Data were collected through structured interviews (N=8) conducted between December 2014 and February 2015 with participants from two local community centers. A deductive content analysis was used to examine whether the antecedent goals, the characteristics of disclosure and the outcomes of disclosure differ by the types of confidants, and explore the contextual factors which affect the disclosure process.
Results. The most common approach goals are educating others, having close relationship and duty to inform, whereas the most common avoidance goals are fear of rejection and protecting other. The cultural themes of filial piety and harmony and the cultural norms of emotions restraint were identified as barriers to disclosure in-depth and emotional topics. Unplanned and indirect disclosure were common in the practice.
Conclusion. A modified Disclosure Processes Model were developed to highlight the local PLHIV disclosure process and may be useful in providing counseling to PLHIV.
Methods: Data were collected through structured interviews (N=8) conducted between December 2014 and February 2015 with participants from two local community centers. A deductive content analysis was used to examine whether the antecedent goals, the characteristics of disclosure and the outcomes of disclosure differ by the types of confidants, and explore the contextual factors which affect the disclosure process.
Results. The most common approach goals are educating others, having close relationship and duty to inform, whereas the most common avoidance goals are fear of rejection and protecting other. The cultural themes of filial piety and harmony and the cultural norms of emotions restraint were identified as barriers to disclosure in-depth and emotional topics. Unplanned and indirect disclosure were common in the practice.
Conclusion. A modified Disclosure Processes Model were developed to highlight the local PLHIV disclosure process and may be useful in providing counseling to PLHIV.
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