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Aikuiskasvatus, Jun 19, 2024
Kulttuurintutkimus, Dec 1, 2010
Families,Relationships and Societies, Nov 1, 2015
This article examines how belonging in Finnish families is negotiated in the presence of mental i... more This article examines how belonging in Finnish families is negotiated in the presence of mental illness. The research materials consist of in-depth interviews and figurations of significant relationships of Finnish parents of mentally ill grown children (N = 8) and adults themselves suffering from mental health issues (N = 9). A pragmatist reading of stigma focuses on what happens in relations, both within families and with other social groupings. The article suggests significant others of the family as an important lens through which mental illness and belonging gain their meaning in family. Social class and belonging in wider communities make a difference, but it is in the eyes of particular significant others that the social meanings of mental illness and belonging are negotiated. The article suggests that grasping the logic of belonging in family requires an understanding of a wider social figuration that the family is entangled in.
Nuorisotutkimusseura Nuorisotutkimusverkosto, 2005
Nuorisotutkimusseura, 2005
Suomen lääkärilehti, Oct 25, 2010
Suomen lääkärilehti, Nov 22, 2010
List of original publications 1 Introduction 2 The analytical foundations of the study 2.1 The se... more List of original publications 1 Introduction 2 The analytical foundations of the study 2.1 The self as social 2.1.1 On the notion of self 2.1.2 The social self as a sociological question 2.2 Disruptive life events and experiences 2.3 The question of 'significant others' 2.4 The anti-categorical approach and relationship categories 3 The social bond as a sociological question 3.1 The social relationship in classic sociological thought 3.2 More recent contributions to the question of the social bond 3.3 The choice between substantialism and relationalism 4 The study 4.1 Materials: personal narratives and the configurations of significant others 4.2 Methodology and analysis 5 The design of the sub-studies and their results 5.1 Sub-study I: 'Biographical disruption, the wounded self and the reconfiguration of significant others' Prologue Many people have influenced and encouraged me along my path to becoming a doctoral candidate in sociology. It all began in 1998-2000 when I spent two years at the University of Minnesota as a student of philosophy. My longing to understand the unquestioned existence of world was already strong when I was fortunate enough to meet two people who introduced me to sociology. I first participated in a lecture series on the classics of sociology given by Professor William Brustein. Those lectures stand among the best that I have ever heard. He talked about each classic of sociology with such an enthusiasm that I was simply drawn to learn more. Second, as a lucky coincidence, I met my future advisor, Riitta Jallinoja, who gave a lecture series on family sociology as a visiting professor. A small circle of inspired people in the course began to go out on Fridays after class to socialize. Riitta was a learned, enthusiastic and elegant female academician, an excellent model to identify myself with. It was her encouraging comments that finalized my choice of sociology. She acted as my advisor as I wrote my Master's thesis and later supervised my work in two research projects as a doctoral student: 'Family in Transition' (2003-2005) and 'Intimate relationships as social bonds' (2005-2007), both funded by the Academy of Finland. It was a privilege to be advised by Riitta, who is always focused and inspired. She introduced the academic world to me and protected my interests without sparing herself. She has read numerous versions of different presentations, drafts and manuscripts over the years on short notice and has given her time generously to comment and encourage me to focus on the essential. I have taken full advantage of my position as Riitta's advisee and bothered her with both trivial and important issues-a prerogative I shall greatly miss. As someone who always wants to think things through for herself, I also have to thank Riitta for her tolerance when it came to scientific debate, diversity and even disagreements. Finally I thank Riitta for the aesthetic and sociable luxury she has offered me over the years, cooking gourmet food in her beautiful home and sailing boat. Risto Alapuro, the Custos of the final dissertation defence, was kind enough to comment on my work in its final phase. I am grateful to him for not only accepting the formal duties of the Custos, but also for his sincere interest in my work. It was very important to test my ideas by receiving comments from another perspective. My pre-examiners Kimmo Jokinen and Stephanie Lawler must be thanked for their positive and critical comments, all of which were pertinent. I am grateful to The Department of Social Research (into which the Department of Sociology was incorporated in the final stage of the thesis) for offering me a community, an office space, and financial support for the language revision and the publication of this work. The sociology community has been an excellent environment to work in, one where I have felt welcome to contribute in my own idiom. I thank the Academy of Finland, the Emil Aaltonen Foundation and The Alfred Kordelin Foundation for funding my research. III Ketokivi, Kaisa (2009) 'Sharing the same fate. The social bond between the self and fellow sufferers in the context of peer support'. European Societies 11(3): 391-410. IV Ketokivi, Kaisa (to be re-submitted to Sociology) 'Partnership and the relational dynamics of intimate relationships' (8000 words)
Aikuiskasvatus, Jun 19, 2024
Kulttuurintutkimus, Dec 1, 2010
Families,Relationships and Societies, Nov 1, 2015
This article examines how belonging in Finnish families is negotiated in the presence of mental i... more This article examines how belonging in Finnish families is negotiated in the presence of mental illness. The research materials consist of in-depth interviews and figurations of significant relationships of Finnish parents of mentally ill grown children (N = 8) and adults themselves suffering from mental health issues (N = 9). A pragmatist reading of stigma focuses on what happens in relations, both within families and with other social groupings. The article suggests significant others of the family as an important lens through which mental illness and belonging gain their meaning in family. Social class and belonging in wider communities make a difference, but it is in the eyes of particular significant others that the social meanings of mental illness and belonging are negotiated. The article suggests that grasping the logic of belonging in family requires an understanding of a wider social figuration that the family is entangled in.
Nuorisotutkimusseura Nuorisotutkimusverkosto, 2005
Nuorisotutkimusseura, 2005
Suomen lääkärilehti, Oct 25, 2010
Suomen lääkärilehti, Nov 22, 2010
List of original publications 1 Introduction 2 The analytical foundations of the study 2.1 The se... more List of original publications 1 Introduction 2 The analytical foundations of the study 2.1 The self as social 2.1.1 On the notion of self 2.1.2 The social self as a sociological question 2.2 Disruptive life events and experiences 2.3 The question of 'significant others' 2.4 The anti-categorical approach and relationship categories 3 The social bond as a sociological question 3.1 The social relationship in classic sociological thought 3.2 More recent contributions to the question of the social bond 3.3 The choice between substantialism and relationalism 4 The study 4.1 Materials: personal narratives and the configurations of significant others 4.2 Methodology and analysis 5 The design of the sub-studies and their results 5.1 Sub-study I: 'Biographical disruption, the wounded self and the reconfiguration of significant others' Prologue Many people have influenced and encouraged me along my path to becoming a doctoral candidate in sociology. It all began in 1998-2000 when I spent two years at the University of Minnesota as a student of philosophy. My longing to understand the unquestioned existence of world was already strong when I was fortunate enough to meet two people who introduced me to sociology. I first participated in a lecture series on the classics of sociology given by Professor William Brustein. Those lectures stand among the best that I have ever heard. He talked about each classic of sociology with such an enthusiasm that I was simply drawn to learn more. Second, as a lucky coincidence, I met my future advisor, Riitta Jallinoja, who gave a lecture series on family sociology as a visiting professor. A small circle of inspired people in the course began to go out on Fridays after class to socialize. Riitta was a learned, enthusiastic and elegant female academician, an excellent model to identify myself with. It was her encouraging comments that finalized my choice of sociology. She acted as my advisor as I wrote my Master's thesis and later supervised my work in two research projects as a doctoral student: 'Family in Transition' (2003-2005) and 'Intimate relationships as social bonds' (2005-2007), both funded by the Academy of Finland. It was a privilege to be advised by Riitta, who is always focused and inspired. She introduced the academic world to me and protected my interests without sparing herself. She has read numerous versions of different presentations, drafts and manuscripts over the years on short notice and has given her time generously to comment and encourage me to focus on the essential. I have taken full advantage of my position as Riitta's advisee and bothered her with both trivial and important issues-a prerogative I shall greatly miss. As someone who always wants to think things through for herself, I also have to thank Riitta for her tolerance when it came to scientific debate, diversity and even disagreements. Finally I thank Riitta for the aesthetic and sociable luxury she has offered me over the years, cooking gourmet food in her beautiful home and sailing boat. Risto Alapuro, the Custos of the final dissertation defence, was kind enough to comment on my work in its final phase. I am grateful to him for not only accepting the formal duties of the Custos, but also for his sincere interest in my work. It was very important to test my ideas by receiving comments from another perspective. My pre-examiners Kimmo Jokinen and Stephanie Lawler must be thanked for their positive and critical comments, all of which were pertinent. I am grateful to The Department of Social Research (into which the Department of Sociology was incorporated in the final stage of the thesis) for offering me a community, an office space, and financial support for the language revision and the publication of this work. The sociology community has been an excellent environment to work in, one where I have felt welcome to contribute in my own idiom. I thank the Academy of Finland, the Emil Aaltonen Foundation and The Alfred Kordelin Foundation for funding my research. III Ketokivi, Kaisa (2009) 'Sharing the same fate. The social bond between the self and fellow sufferers in the context of peer support'. European Societies 11(3): 391-410. IV Ketokivi, Kaisa (to be re-submitted to Sociology) 'Partnership and the relational dynamics of intimate relationships' (8000 words)