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Social isolation as a core feature of adolescent depression: a qualitative study in Porto Alegre, Brazil
| العنوان: | Social isolation as a core feature of adolescent depression: a qualitative study in Porto Alegre, Brazil |
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| المؤلفون: | Anna Viduani, Silvia Benetti, Thaís Martini, Claudia Buchweitz, Katherine Ottman, Syed Shabab Wahid, Helen L. Fisher, Valeria Mondelli, Brandon A. Kohrt, Christian Kieling |
| المصدر: | International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being, Vol 16, Iss 1 (2021) |
| بيانات النشر: | Taylor & Francis Group, 2021. |
| سنة النشر: | 2021 |
| المجموعة: | LCC:Medicine (General) |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | depression, social isolation, qualitative research, adolescence, brazil, Medicine (General), R5-920 |
| الوصف: | Purpose The goal of this study was to explore the perspectives of different stakeholders regarding the experiences of adolescent depression in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Methods We conducted 54 key-informant interviews with adolescents, parents, social workers, health workers, educators, and policy makers and two focus group discussions with 5 adolescents and 6 parents. Data were analysed using a framework approach and guided by the adolescents’ personal narratives, with adult stakeholders’ views supplementing these perspectives. Results Four main themes emerged, creating a relational model of adolescent depression that highlights isolation as a central component of the experience. In relation to the self, the experience of depression led to a feeling of detachment from others resulting from the sensation that usual interactions did not have the same meaning as before. This disruption of interactions is perceived as self-isolation and is described in relation to coping mechanisms. Conclusion These findings shed light on important aspects of the identification and management of adolescent depression in Brazil. Since social interaction was a core component of the descriptions and experiences of depression, we speculate that promising interventions are those that could enhance the promotion of a supportive environment and interpersonal relationships. |
| نوع الوثيقة: | article |
| وصف الملف: | electronic resource |
| اللغة: | English |
| تدمد: | 1748-2623 1748-2631 17482631 |
| Relation: | https://doaj.org/toc/1748-2623; https://doaj.org/toc/1748-2631 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/17482631.2021.1978374 |
| URL الوصول: | https://doaj.org/article/5ff6cded5d5c462cb9465c9db45aaf28 |
| رقم الانضمام: | edsdoj.5ff6cded5d5c462cb9465c9db45aaf28 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | Directory of Open Access Journals |
Full Text Finder | تدمد: | 17482623 17482631 |
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| DOI: | 10.1080/17482631.2021.1978374 |