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Life stories managing chronic illness: Young adults’ lived experiences with type 1 diabetes

Published in: Journal of Psychology in Africa
Volume 28 , issue 4 : Entrepreneurship and Africa’s Cultural Context , 2024 , pages: 336–339

DOI: 10.1080/14330237.2018.1507328

Author(s): Marietjie Willemse School for Psychosocial Health, Optentia Research Focus Area, South Africa, Elmari Deacon School for Psychosocial Health, Optentia Research Focus Area, South Africa, David Segal School for Psychosocial Health, Optentia Research Focus Area, South Africa,

Keywords: diabetes management behaviours, psychological well-being, psychosocial variables, young adults,

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This study aimed to characterise diabetes management experiences of South African young adults living with well-controlled type 1 diabetes (n = 8, female = 5, male = 3, age range = 20–25). The young adults told life stories managing their type 1 diabetes. Thematic analysis revealed the young adults to construct personal identities as people living with type 1 diabetes, to mostly utilise emotion-focused management strategies and social support for successful living with type 1 diabetes. Behavioural health strategies appear important for living well with this chronic insulin deficiency condition.

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