A case study of three cured lepers in Tala Leprosarium

Date of Publication

1984

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Honor/Award

Awarded as best thesis, 1984

Thesis Adviser

Daisy S. Santillan

Abstract/Summary

Leprosy and its problems have always been surrounded by a smog og ignorance, fear, myth and superstitions. This study is intended to present the life of a leprosy patient before, during and after contracting the disease. Emphasis was placed on the respondents' experiences, thoughts, feelings, ideas and reactions during the various stages of the illness. The analysis focused mainly on the factors which brought about their present condition and the process which each respondent went through towards the acceptance of their condition.

Purposive Sampling Technique was employed and the sample consisted of 2 young cured leprosy patients and a female elderly cured leper. They were chosen with the help of the nuns who have known the respondents for a long time. The method employed is descriptive in nature wherein a case study was made of each of the 3 leprosy patients.

Based on the findings, the researchers found out that the factors which influenced the lepers to achieve their present condition may have been brought about by an incident past experience, a person or persons and a goal which he has set for himself and attitudes towards life (beliefs, principles, religion). Some of these factors are needs for self-esteem and esteem from others, for belongingness and acceptance, etc. support from significant others faith and religion.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU03367

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

v, 125 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Leprosy--Patients; Leprosy--Case studies; Leprosy --Treatment

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