title: "I take up more responsibilities for my family's wellbeing" - A qualitative approach to the cultural aspects of resilience seen among young adults in Bengaluru, India.
abstract: Resilience refers to the pursuit of positive in the face of adversity. The present study using qualitative methods aimed to identify culture-specific factors linked to resilience. Participants, (N=31, aged 16-24 years) whose parents were being treated for chronic medical conditions or psychiatric disorders at St John's Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru, were studied using Focused group discussion and In-depth interviews. Using the 'Grounded theory' approach, two major themes were identified as important factors influencing resilience: (1) Family and socially defined roles/responsibilities and in particular adherence to traditionally defined social responsibilities. (2) Participation in rituals and experiencing spirituality. Application and relevance of these themes in promoting resilience among young vulnerable adults are discussed.
authors: Division of Mental Health, St. John's Research Institute, Koramangala 100 ft Road, Bangalore 560034, India. Electronic address: sudharshan.hl@gmail.com.
authors: Sudharshan
authors: S
authors: Hebbani
authors: Division of Mental Health, St. John's Research Institute, Koramangala 100 ft Road, Bangalore 560034, India.
authors: Krishnamachari
authors: K
authors: Srinivasan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005190:Family / Q000208:ethnology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India / Q000208:ethnology; D008297:Male; D036301:Qualitative Research; D055500:Resilience, Psychological; D012919:Social Behavior; D029181:Spirituality; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Cultural aspects; India; Qualitative approach; Resilience; Young adults