Abstract
Boredom is a problem in forensic mental health settings and is believed to increase levels of violence and be detrimental to health and recovery. There were 8 men in a forensic unit, all diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, that were interviewed regarding their experiences of boredom. A thematic analysis was used to identify emergent themes. These included: Mental health and motivation; Restrictive environment; Responsibilities; and Nothing to do. These findings provide a greater understanding of factors which may contribute to boredom within forensic settings and can guide occupational therapy interventions to address them.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 32-48 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Occupational Therapy in Mental Health |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Jan 2018 |
Keywords
- Boredom
- forensic
- mental health
- occupational therapy
- psychosis