Abstract

Association of family dinner with mental health and behavioral problems of adolescents is well recognized quantitatively. The purpose of this interpretative descriptive study was to explore the experience of adolescents during family dinner. Themes that represent the meaning and experience of family dinner from the perspectives of adolescents were developed.

Author Details

Vico C. L. Chiang, PhD, MHA, GDipMgtSt, BN, RN, MACN, FHKAN (CritCr); Chloe K. Y. Chang; K. W. Lai; Y. Y. Lam; Y. W. Law; L. Y. Lee; S. W. Tam -- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Sigma Membership

Pi Iota

Lead Author Affiliation

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Adolescent, Family Dinner, Mental Health

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Family dinner: What do we know about it beyond mental health and behaviors of adolescents?

Melbourne, Australia

Association of family dinner with mental health and behavioral problems of adolescents is well recognized quantitatively. The purpose of this interpretative descriptive study was to explore the experience of adolescents during family dinner. Themes that represent the meaning and experience of family dinner from the perspectives of adolescents were developed.