Latina Adolescents' Perspectives on Relationships

Authors

Kristin Haglund, Marquette UniversityFollow
Ruth Belknap, Marquette UniversityFollow
Juanita Terrie Garcia, Marquette University
Aimee A. Woda, Marquette UniversityFollow
John O'Hara

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

Winter 2016

Publisher

Tucker Publications

Source Publication

Journal of Cultural Diversity

Source ISSN

1071-5568

Abstract

Objective: To explore adolescent Latinas’ perspectives on relationships and generate knowledge to inform interventions. Setting: Seven Latina adolescents participated. Design: This qualitative study was guided by principles of community-based participatory research and utilized the photovoice method. Method: Participants took photos depicting elements of relationships and participated in guided discussions. They identified and named five elements of healthy relationships. Results: The five elements included commitment, communication, faith, amigos y amores (friends and lovers) and play. These elements occur across all forms of relationships. Conclusion: The results revealed important information that may be used to tailor health promotion interventions for Latina/o youth.

Comments

Published version. Journal of Cultural Diversity, Vol. 23, No. 4 (Winter 2016): 131-138. © 2016 Tucker Publications, Inc. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Haglund, Kristin; Belknap, Ruth; Garcia, Juanita Terrie; Woda, Aimee A.; and O'Hara, John, "Latina Adolescents' Perspectives on Relationships" (2016). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 542.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/542