Ecology of Adolescence in India

The perceptions of young adult adoptees in India on their emotional well-being

“…Thus, factors that affect development trajectories in one society may be different in another. Traditionally, Indians follow a patriarchal pattern with multiple generations living in the same household (Jambunathan and Counselman, 2002) or being closely connected by an extended family network described as 'jointness' (Saraswathi, 2012). This multiple family system has been a major influence on the socialisation process of children (Roopnarine and Hossain, 1992) and Asian Indians emphasise bloodlines, familial bonds and loyalty to the family (Kakar, 1978).…”

“…In the Hindu life stages this time is referred to as a stage of apprenticeship to acquire the skills, competencies and knowledge needed for becoming a responsible household provider (Saraswathi, 2012). In practice, parents continue to be a source of support during and beyond their children's early adulthood (Sandhu and Kaur, 2012).…”

“…In the Indian context, Saraswathi and Oke (2013) remark that among the urban middle classes, the years following adolescence but preceding adulthood lend credence to the phase ‘emerging adulthood’, a period characterised by exposure to modern ways of living, the availability of new media and communication technologies, completing higher education and preparing for specialised employment, all of which have delayed the traditional age of marriage. In the Hindu life stages this time is referred to as a stage of apprenticeship to acquire the skills, competencies and knowledge needed for becoming a responsible household provider (Saraswathi, 2012). In practice, parents continue to be a source of support during and beyond their children’s early adulthood (Sandhu and Kaur, 2012).…”

Are concepts of adolescence from the Global North appropriate for Africa? A debate

“…For example, cultural norms shape agency and behavioural constructs, which are critical to the effectiveness of interventions for adolescents, as they heavily rely on these constructs 29 30. Saraswathi highlighted the need to consider indigenous understandings of cultures including the importance of social class and gender in understanding adolescence, especially in cultures where these factors play an important role in how communities live and how decisions are made (eg, education, and marriage) 31. Gender socialisation in adolescence is inherently linked to culture.…”

Edukasi Sadari Sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Pengetahuan dan Keterampilan Dalam Deteksi Dini Kanker Payudara

“…Pada kegiatan masyarakat ini, peran perawat sangat dibutuhkan dalam memberikan edukasi kepada masyarakat khusunya wanita usia subur dalam rangka meningkatkan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan serta perubahan perilaku untuk mendeteksi dini kanker payudara melalui pemeriksaan SADARI (Pemeriksaan Payudara Sendiri). Salah satu bentuk implementasinya adalah melalui Pendidikan Kesehatan [16].…”