Table 2 Private theories interview patients’ version and attributions focused questionnaire guide
Private theories questions | Attributions focussed domains |
|---|---|
What is it that leads you to seek treatment today? | Internal locus of control External locus of control |
What are your thoughts about the psychological issues you are experiencing? | Controllability Uncontrollability |
Tell me about some or other important experiences or events in your life that you associate with your difficulties and how these problems | Stability Instability |
In relation to the problem (MI) how do you see yourself and others around you? | Experiencing stigma Not experiencing stigma |
What do you desire that would ease your pain/distress? | Desired treatment plan or cure |