Meanings of “The Place for Dwelling” Model’s Daycare from a Life-history’s Point of View: As a Community Support for Mental Disorders

Abstract

Objectives: This study examined the meaning of daycare based on “the place for dwelling” model from a life-history’s point of view.

Participants and Methods: Interview script of a life history of a woman with schizophrenia who was using daycare was analyzed. The verbal data was made into external life-history and internal life-history.

Results and Conclusion: Two kinds of life-histories were generated. First stage revealed that before using the daycare, she felt anxiety, distrust and a sense of urgency. Then, she felt a sense of fear but through hospitalization it disappeared; nonetheless, a strong feeling of anxiety continued. Therefore, the meaning of daycare could be said that it should provide a continuous time and place for people to develop relationships and a sense of security.