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Asadi H, Ghamari Kivi H, Akhavi Z. The Lived Experience of Adolescents with Premenstrual Syndrome of Family Support: A Qualitative Study. Pajouhan Sci J 2025; 23 (1) :51-60
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1- Counseling Department, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran , Hghhossein44@gmail.com
2- Counseling Department, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran
2- Counseling Department, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran
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Background and Objectives: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is considered one of the most important clinical problems in the science of women's diseases. The family, as the first and most important source of support, plays an essential role in the lives of these teenagers. Since family interactions during adolescence play a vital role in personality and psychological development, an in-depth examination of teenage girls' experiences related to PMS can be of great help in gaining a better understanding of their problems and the provision of appropriate support solutions.
Materials and Methods: The present qualitative study was based on a phenomenological approach. The studied population was teenage girls with premenstrual syndrome. A total of 18 cases were selected from among them by purposeful sampling. The research was conducted during 2023-2024. Sampling continued until data saturation was reached. Data analysis was based on Colaizzi's descriptive method.
Results: In this study, 4 main themes and 13 sub-themes were identified. Based on the findings, teenage girls' experiences of premenstrual syndrome had many differences and similarities. A thorough understanding of these experiences not only helps to understand their problems better but also provides important practical and clinical implications for supportive interventions. This awareness can help families and professionals to adopt more appropriate ways to face this syndrome and reduce its negative effects.
Conclusion: As evidenced by the results of this study, the experience of premenstrual syndrome among teenage girls has many differences and similarities. A thorough understanding of these experiences can provide many practical and clinical implications concerning girls with the syndrome.
Materials and Methods: The present qualitative study was based on a phenomenological approach. The studied population was teenage girls with premenstrual syndrome. A total of 18 cases were selected from among them by purposeful sampling. The research was conducted during 2023-2024. Sampling continued until data saturation was reached. Data analysis was based on Colaizzi's descriptive method.
Results: In this study, 4 main themes and 13 sub-themes were identified. Based on the findings, teenage girls' experiences of premenstrual syndrome had many differences and similarities. A thorough understanding of these experiences not only helps to understand their problems better but also provides important practical and clinical implications for supportive interventions. This awareness can help families and professionals to adopt more appropriate ways to face this syndrome and reduce its negative effects.
Conclusion: As evidenced by the results of this study, the experience of premenstrual syndrome among teenage girls has many differences and similarities. A thorough understanding of these experiences can provide many practical and clinical implications concerning girls with the syndrome.
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Psychology and Psychiatry
Received: 2024/10/20 | Accepted: 2025/01/15 | Published: 2025/07/20
Received: 2024/10/20 | Accepted: 2025/01/15 | Published: 2025/07/20
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