Distressing unusual experiences and beliefs in the lives of previously homeless individuals: a narrative analysis of the stories of white British men

Hannah Greenwood, Anjula Gupta and Chris Sanderson

Psychosis, 2023, vol. 15, issue 4, 332-343

Abstract: BackgroundResearch suggests a correlation between homelessness and the prevalence of distressing unusual experiences and beliefs. This study aimed to explore how previously homeless individuals make sense of distressing unusual experiences and beliefs, by hearing their stories.MethodNarrative analysis was used to understand the stories of six previously homeless White British males who reported distressing unusual experiences and beliefs.ResultsParticipants’ stories involved a holistic and whole-life approach when making sense of distressing unusual beliefs and experiences. Plots included interpersonal experiences (trauma and abuse; loss; judgemental attitudes; fitting in and relational coping), and their intrapersonal consequences (physical wellbeing; substance use; spiritual, religious, and paranormal experiences; and safety, security, and stability).DiscussionA holistic, psychosocial, and whole-life approach may be helpful to support homeless individuals to make sense of distressing unusual experiences and beliefs and their coping responses. It may also be helpful to consider the changing sense of power, agency and autonomy when hearing their stories.

Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2022.2068645

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