LATINA ADOLESCENTS' PERSPECTIVES ON RELATIONSHIPS.

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.