Young people's sense of agency and responsibility towards promoting mental health in Brazil: a reflexive thematic analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study investigated how Brazilian young people perceive their role in promoting and supporting their peer community's mental health and well-being, and the conditions and contexts influencing their engagement.

Design

Co-produced qualitative study using in-depth interviews and focus groups with adolescents. The sessions were audio-recorded, transcribed and anonymised. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

Setting

Data collection took place remotely across Brazil via audio or video calls conducted by a youth collaborator and a senior researcher.

Participants

46 Brazilian adolescents aged between 15 and 18 years old, recruited primarily via social media.

Results

Our analysis generated four overarching themes: (1) young people'

SUBMITTER: Mendes JAA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11628997 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature