سلامت دختران نوجوان و پارادوكس آزادي : محدوديت يك پژوهش كيفي

Adolescent girlʹs health is the prerequest of societyʹs health. This study aims to develop an analysis on the female adolescentʹs perspectives on health and freedom / limitations. This paper outlines the findings of a qualitative study that addresses and analyzes the meanings of freedom and limitations. Four themes have emerged as a result of the study, including: the feeling of being controlled, the negative consequences of control, the importance of freedom, and the need for identifying criteria defining freedom and limitations. The findings demonstrates their tendency toward idealism, which can be aptly attributed to their age and is a characteristic of adolescence. From their perspectives, health is directly related to a clear definition of freedom and limitations. Greater awareness on the development of adolescents and girlʹs situation, can work to build mutual trust between parents, teachers, stakeholders and adolescent girls.