title: Transition to independent accommodation for adults with schizophrenia.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this exploratory study was to investigate the process of transition to independent accommodation for people with schizophrenia.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study employed a grounded theory approach. Multiple semi-structured and responsive e-mails and interviews were conducted with a total of seven participants currently living in independent accommodation. Through constant-comparative analysis of interview and e-mail data, three central processes were identified.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The three processes are developing a sense of control; establishing a relationship between illness and place; and attaining a sense of belonging.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  By attending to each of these three processes, mental health professionals may better assist people with schizophrenia to make a successful transition to independent accommodation, and in turn, to living well in the community.
authors.affiliation: University of Sydney, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mayes
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: McConnell
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003702:Delusions / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D057187:Independent Living / Q000523:psychology*; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009517:New South Wales; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012917:Social Adjustment; D012931:Social Environment; D012933:Social Identification; D055815:Young Adult