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Expresivní psaní – Kvalitativní analýza textů vysokoškolských studentek
Expressive writing – Qualitative analysis of university students‘ writings

Author(s): Justýna Kvapilová, Marcela Ševčíková, Daniel Říha, Marek Preiss
Subject(s): Psychology
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: expressive writing; qualitative analysis; university students

Summary/Abstract: The present study summarizes the known theoretical knowledge about expressive writing and theories explaining its positive effects are briefly introduced. Following qualitative research aims to explore general principles occuring during the intervention. Nineteen university students underwent the expressive writing for twenty minutes for four consecutive days. The collected writings were analysed according to the grounded theory approach, five basic forms of writing were distinguished – description, narration, thinking through, emotional experiencing and stream of consciousness. In conclusion, several factors leading to positive effects are proposed, emphasizing the moment of clarifying their needs and finding a balance between their own needs and the needs of others, which can lead to more realistic expectations.

  • Issue Year: 14/2020
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 227-242
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Czech