Expanded Sense of Possibilities: Qualitative Findings from a Virtual Self-Management Training for Amputees

Robin Cooper, Sandra L Winkler, Michelle Schlesinger, Alice Krueger, Ann Ludwig

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Abstract

This paper presents the procedures and results of a qualitative study that was part of a larger study comparing two methods of accessing a self-management training for amputees: e-learning and a virtual world. Interviews were conducted in Second Life (SL) with ten subjects who completed the training in the virtual world and seven subjects who completed e-learning training. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used for qualitative data analysis, leading to the identification of 14 themes within five major categories. An overarching theme of the SL experience resulting from analysis was that of an expanded sense of possibilities.

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - Sep 20 2016
Event11th International Conference on Disability, Virtual Reality, and Associated Technologies - Los Angeles, United States
Duration: Sep 20 2016Sep 22 2016
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Conference

Conference11th International Conference on Disability, Virtual Reality, and Associated Technologies
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLos Angeles
Period9/20/169/22/16
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Keywords

  • amputees
  • e-learning
  • self-management
  • training

Disciplines

  • Peace and Conflict Studies

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