Adolescents and parents' perception of Young Person's Face IT: An online intervention for adolescents struggling with conditions affecting their appearance.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

A visible difference in appearance caused by a congenital or acquired condition can negatively affect adolescents' psychosocial well-being. Young Person's Face IT (YPF) is an online intervention based on cognitive behavioural therapy and social skills training, developed to help adolescents who struggle with adjusting to a visible difference. The objective of the present study was to explore adolescents' and parents' perceptions of the intervention's relevance and usefulness in supporting young people with appearance-related psychosocial concerns.

Methods

Participants were adolescents (N = 76, aged 11-18) and parents (N = 15), recruited in a larger randomised controlled trial aiming at evaluating YPF. This qualitative study with descriptive data inclu

SUBMITTER: Millgard M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9806409 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature