Elucidating adolescent aspirational models for the design of public mental health interventions: a mixed-method study in rural Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescent aspirational models are sets of preferences for an idealized self. Aspirational models influence behavior and exposure to risk factors that shape adult mental and physical health. Cross-cultural understandings of adolescent aspirational models are crucial for successful global mental health programs. The study objective was elucidating adolescent aspirational models to inform interventions in Nepal.

Methods

Twenty qualitative life trajectory interviews were conducted among adolescents, teachers, and parents. Card sorting (rating and ranking activities) were administered to 72 adolescents aged 15-19 years, stratified by caste/ethnicity: upper caste Brahman and Chhetri, occupational caste Dalit, and ethnic minority Janajati.

SUBMITTER: Rai S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5740935 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature