{"id":1322,"date":"2017-08-22T17:00:53","date_gmt":"2017-08-22T11:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jiid.in\/?p=1322"},"modified":"2018-08-01T19:56:31","modified_gmt":"2018-08-01T14:26:31","slug":"change-in-geographical-proximity-a-qualitative-study-of-the-experience-of-parting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/archive.upub.in\/jiid\/2017\/08\/change-in-geographical-proximity-a-qualitative-study-of-the-experience-of-parting\/","title":{"rendered":"Change in Geographical Proximity: A Qualitative Study of the Experience of Parting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Authors&#8217; Affiliation:<\/strong> Department of Psychology, Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract:<\/strong> The purpose of the present study is to examine the psychological impact on individuals that results from a change in geographic proximity of a close friend, romantic partner and a sibling. The topic was chosen in light of personal experiences, that is, deep affiliation with friends, and the subsequent experience of parting. A total of 6 participants (1 male and 1 female in each of the three categories), aged between 19 to 26 years were selected purposively. Out of these, 2 had experienced change in geographic proximity from a friend and 2 from a romantic partner and 2 from a sibling. The study provides an insight into the experiences of those who deal with the process of a romantic partner, friend or sibling moving away. The participants identified had experienced change in geographic proximity of friend, romantic partner or sibling within a period of 1 to 8 months. The various aspects explored were communication, well-being, loneliness, transition in feelings, coping with stress, significant experiences, etc. The data were collected using a semi structured interview, and was transcribed and analysed through thematic analysis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keywords:<\/strong> friendship, geographic proximity, parting, romantic partner.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.upub.in\/jiid\/2017\/08\/jiid22047279.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-456\" src=\"http:\/\/archive.upub.in\/jiid\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/pdf-download.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"185\" height=\"34\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Cite:<\/strong><\/p>\n<pre><strong>MPA:<\/strong>\r\nDixit, Urvashi and Sabreen Kaur. \u201cChange in Geographical Proximity: A Qualitative Study of the Experience of Parting\u201d. <em>Journal of Innovation for Inclusive Development<\/em> 2.1 (2017): 72-79.\r\n\r\n<strong>APA:<\/strong>\r\nDixit U., &amp; Kaur, S. (2017). Change in Geographical Proximity: A Qualitative Study of the Experience of Parting. <em>Journal of Innovation for Inclusive Development<\/em>, 2(2), 72-79.\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago:<\/strong>\r\nDixit, Urvashi and Sabreen Kaur. \u201cChange in Geographical Proximity: A Qualitative Study of the Experience of Parting\u201d. <em>Journal of Innovation for Inclusive Development<\/em> 2, no. 2, (2017): 72-79.\r\n\r\n<strong>Harvard:<\/strong>\r\nDixit, U., Kaur, S. 2017. Change in Geographical Proximity: A Qualitative Study of the Experience of Parting. <em>Journal of Innovation for Inclusive Development<\/em>, 2(2), pp. 72-79.\r\n\r\n<strong>Vancouver:<\/strong>\r\nDixit U, Kaur S. Change in Geographical Proximity: A Qualitative Study of the Experience of Parting. Journal of Innovation for Inclusive Development. 2017; 2(2): 72-79.<\/pre>\n<p class=\"bawpvc-ajax-counter\" data-id=\"1322\">Views: 151<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Authors&#8217; Affiliation: Department of Psychology, Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi. &nbsp; Abstract: The purpose of the present study is to examine the psychological impact on individuals that results from a change in geographic proximity of a close friend, romantic partner and a sibling. 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