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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Mental health and adaptation of young Liberians in post-conflict Liberia: a key informant's perspective
International Journal of Culture and Mental Health, Volume 6, No. 3, Year 2013
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Description
Civil wars have been raging in regions of Africa, bringing tremendous emotional and physical mayhem and destruction to populations and infrastructures. Much attention has been given to descriptions of child soldiers and the war, but little is known about the circumstances of young Liberians in post-conflict situations. This study explores the ways in which young Liberians are surviving in the post-conflict Liberian context. We used qualitative data collected in Liberia using key informants focusing on individuals who work with young Liberians. We found that young Liberians are suffering from trauma and are engaging in violence, substance abuse, and sexual violence. They have also developed mechanisms for survival that include a high level of adultification, a phenomenon by which young people take on adult responsibilities. Key informants felt that young Liberians have problems respecting authority and accepting help. Furthermore, they are influenced by negative peers. These behaviors increase young Liberians' participation in high-risk behaviors, exacerbate existing trauma, and raise serious questions about the rebuilding of Liberia. © 2012 Taylor & Francis.
Authors & Co-Authors
Dómínguez, Silvia
United States, Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Boston
Northeastern University
Borba, Christina P.C.
United States, Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Boston
Harvard Medical School
Fatima, Batool
United States, Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
Gray, Deborah A.
United States, Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
Stinehart, Caroline
United States, Boston
Northeastern University
Murphy, Gabrielle
United States, Boston
Northeastern University
Wang, Edward K.S.
United States, Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Boston
Harvard Medical School
Harris, Benjamin L.
United States, Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
Liberia, Monrovia
University of Liberia
Henderson, David C.
United States, Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Boston
Harvard Medical School
Statistics
Citations: 9
Authors: 9
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1080/17542863.2012.683158
ISSN:
17542863
e-ISSN:
17542871
Research Areas
Maternal And Child Health
Mental Health
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Substance Abuse
Violence And Injury
Study Approach
Qualitative
Study Locations
Liberia