D4.3 National reports on perceptions of exposures, mental health, and preference of intervention strategies of youth in Europe

Task 4.3 Analyses (M8-M13)The sample size of 50 is an aim, which is relatively large for studies of this kind, and it is possible that saturation of findings will be reached before all interviews have been analysed. Yet, this is the first study to attempt such a qualitative method across Europe, which is a complicating factor logistically and requires conducting the final thematic and theoretical interpretation in a language, i.e., English, in which most interviews have not been conducted. It is, therefore, essential that enough material is collected to address the methodological challenges of this work package. It is also important to acknowledge that more than one model may be required as general and culturally divergent risk factors may emerge. This means that there is a requirement for saturation of themes in each of the participating countries to ensure the results are valid. Gender differences in the findings will be highlighted and common perceptions and gender specific perceptions, if any, will be identified. To integrate the findings across countries, multi-criteria mapping will be used to recognize that younger individuals will have different preferences and criteria. A list of statements regarding what should and should not be included in the risk-scoring options will be prepared and discussed with the youth to co-produce a draft context specific model of risk factors and a risk score/vulnerability index. This will then be presented to participants of the qualitative interview, interviewers and partners participating in this WP to scrutinise; their feedback will lead to further amendments being made. A draft final model that will be presented at a meeting of all partners where the final multilevel model of risk factors and risk scores based on the views and perceptions of youth and parents on risk factors for youth MHCs will be agreed.This work will feed into WP6, the further development of an assessment instrument which has been drafted already in WP2 applicable though all countries and will inform both the development of interventions in WP7 its implementation and the training modules and the toolbox to be developed in WP9 and disseminated in WP10.→ Main outcome: National reports on perceptions of exposures, mental health, and preference of intervention strategies of youth in Europe (D.4.3 – M13)