How Jordanian and Syrian youth conceptualise their sexual and reproductive health needs: a visual exploration using concept mapping

Young people in Jordan are caught between the rapid social change that has encompassed the Middle East and the pressure to adhere to the strict norms and values that have defined previous generations, especially with regard to sexual and reproductive health. This study seeks to understand how Jordan...

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Published inCulture, health & sexuality Vol. 23; no. 2; pp. 176 - 191
Main Authors Gausman, Jewel, Othman, Areej, Daas, Insaf, Hamad, Iqbal, Dabobe, Maysoon, Langer, Ana
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Taylor & Francis 01.02.2021
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Adolescents
Brainstorms
Concept formation
Concept mapping
Data collection
Expectations
Gender differences
Health needs
Jordan
Mapping
Marriage
refugees
Reproductive health
Sexual and reproductive health
Sexual behavior
Sexuality
Social change
Social issues
Syria
Youth
refugees
Jordan
adolescents
Sexual and reproductive health
Syria
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Summary:Young people in Jordan are caught between the rapid social change that has encompassed the Middle East and the pressure to adhere to the strict norms and values that have defined previous generations, especially with regard to sexual and reproductive health. This study seeks to understand how Jordanian and Syrian adolescents conceptualise their concerns, needs and challenges with respect to their developing sexuality and reproductive health, while offering a comparative perspective by nationality and gender. Study participants were 271 young people aged 15-19. Data were generated using an interactive concept mapping approach. Data collection included brainstorming, pile sorting and rating to create a visual map that was interpreted by the participants. The results of this study show that both Jordanian and Syrian adolescents have a complex understanding of sex, sexuality and reproductive health that they define through broad conceptual spheres which include health, economic and social issues. Differences by gender highlight the conflict between traditional norms and changing social expectations. Both Jordanian and Syrian participants identified the need for diverse informational resources. For Syrians, the results emphasise how the hardship has influenced sexual and reproductive health through a focus on early marriage and need for economic stability.
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ISSN:1369-1058
1464-5351
DOI:10.1080/13691058.2019.1698769