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Managing With Life: Exploring the Stress Management Mechanisms Among Youth in Kashmir
Haroon Rashid Wani1, Atiq Ahmed1
1Department of Social work, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandarsndari, India.
Introduction:
Youth in Kashmir are under heightened stress due to numerous challenges. Research on how the youth of Kashmir perceive and manage these occurrences remains limited, despite the fact that coping strategies can mitigate their detrimental effects.
Aim:
This study examines the factors that contribute to stress and the coping mechanisms employed by youth in Kashmir.
Method:
A qualitative design was employed, utilizing semi-structured interviews with 21 youth aged 18 to 24, selected through convenience sampling. The data was analysed using inductive thematic analysis.
Results:
Two major themes emerged: [1] causes that contribute to stress and [2] coping strategies, each with three subthemes. Academic difficulties, familial issues, and personal issues were identified as primary stressors. To manage these, the youth employed various coping mechanisms to relieve them.
Conclusion:
This study addresses a significant gap in understanding stress and coping among youth of Kashmir and offers insights for future mental health interventions.
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