Social isolation as a core feature of adolescent depression: a qualitative study in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being
; 16(1): 1978374, 2021 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
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.Palabras clave
Texto completo:
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Aislamiento Social
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Depresión
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil