Attitude toward God, self and others in schizophrenic, bipolar and depressed patients: A qualitative and comparative study

The purpose of this study was to compare comparative attitudes toward God, attitudes toward self and attitudes toward others in patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression. The present study was conducted qualitatively. The statistical population was patients diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression hospitalized in the spring and summer period of 2018 Azar 5 hospitals in Gorgan. From the mentioned population, 15 people from each group were selected by available sampling method and matched by considering age, marriage and gender. The research tools included a checklist of demographic information and a semi-structured interview form based on the research variables, the validity of which was reviewed and confirmed by supervisors and consultants. The results showed that people with bipolar disorder had a better attitude toward God than people with depression and schizophrenia and people with depression had a better attitude toward God than people with schizophrenia. The results indicate the existence of healthy parts of these patients in the attitude towards God, self and others, that communication and therapeutic alliance with these healthy parts and inner capabilities can improve the cost-benefit of treatment.