title: The sociology of Qi Gong: a qualitative study.
abstract: This paper presents an in-depth, idiographic study of how individuals experience others during Qi Gong practice. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with three Qi Gong groups to collect research data. These data were transcribed verbatim and subjected to content and thematic analysis across and within groups. The analysis indicates extraordinary experiences of Qi Gong practitioners at various levels of their social functioning. Qi Gong influences their social health in complex and \dimensional ways. The author compares and contrasts his results with those of recent research. Implications for practice are briefly outlined and possible strategies for future research are presented.
authors.affiliation: University of East Anglia, School of Medicine, Health Policy and Practice, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom. P.Posadzki@uea.ac.uk
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Posadzki
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001945:Breathing Exercises; D005260:Female; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D036301:Qualitative Research; D055815:Young Adult