'Lemons to lemonade': Identity integration in researchers with lived experience of psychosis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Lived experience input is becoming recognised as vital to developing and delivering high quality research. However, employment as a lived experience researcher can create identity conflict, which can undermine well-being. In this study, we explored the nuances of both social identification and identity integration processes in individuals with lived experience of psychosis employed in research.

Design

Qualitative study using a semi-structured interview format and thematic analyses.

Methods

Fifteen individuals were recruited, all employed in research in UK mental health care trusts or universities. All participants identified as having experience of psychosis and mental health care support and worked as a researcher, in a paid or voluntary capacity.

Resul

SUBMITTER: Hogg LI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12346258 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature