Unit:
Κατεύθυνση ΨυχολογίαLibrary of the School of Philosophy
Author:
Theodoropoulou Eleni
Supervisors info:
Φιλία Ίσαρη, Αναπληρώτρια Καθηγήτρια Συμβουλευτικής Ψυχολογίας, Τμήμα Φιλοσοφίας, Παιδαγωγικής και Ψυχολογίας- Τομέας Ψυχολογίας, Φιλοσοφική Σχολή
Πέτρος Ρούσσος, Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής, Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας, Φιλοσοφική Σχολή
Φωτεινή Πολυχρόνη, Αναπληρώτρια Καθηγήτρια, Τμήμα Φιλοσοφίας, Παιδαγωγικής και Ψυχολογίας- Τομέας Ψυχολογίας, Φιλοσοφική Σχολή
Original Title:
Οι έφηβοι φωτογραφίζουν και μιλούν για την ψυχική ευεξία τους: η μέθοδος photovoice
Translated title:
Adolescents photograph and speak about their wellbeing: the method of photovoice
Summary:
The present thesis attempts to research and understand how adolescents experience, apprehend and make meaning of wellbeing in their daily lives, as well as the factors that impact on their wellbeing, positively or negatively. For these purposes, the qualitative research approach was chosen as the most appropriate one. More specifically, the method of photovoice was applied, which includes the taking of photographs by the participants and the conduct of focus groups. The participants of the present research were 25 secondary school students (female and male, ages 14-16 years old) from schools in Attiki district. The collected data were analyzed via the method of thematic analysis. According to the produced findings, the adolescents participated in this research, believe that wellbeing is a complex concept that consists of various and different elements: beloved and important persons (mostly friends and family), positive personal characteristics, pleasant moments of various activities, beautiful pictures and experiences in natural or urban landscapes, favorite pets, important values and aspirations. The role of school appeared to be positive when it includes elements such as the existence of friends and supportive teachers. Also, the participants spoke about negative factors, that cause them unpleasant feelings and concern. The conclusions drawn from this research, can be used in order to promote and enhance the wellbeing of adolescents in various aspects of their lives.
Main subject category:
Philosophy - Psychology
Keywords:
wellbeing, adolescents, qualitative research, photovoice, focus groups
Number of references:
143
