Understanding how adolescents experience violence and its perceived impacts on mental health: A qualitative study across 13 countries

The preprint operates within the paradigm of social and behavioral sciences, specifically focusing on public health and adolescent psychology. It utilizes established methodologies like qualitative research and thematic analysis, aligning with accepted norms within the field.

This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge on adolescent experiences of violence and its impact on mental health. It expands upon previous research by including a geographically diverse sample and focusing on the perspectives of adolescents themselves. The study adheres to established methodologies within the field, making it a clear example of normal science. While it does not propose radical new theories or challenge existing paradigms, it adds valuable data and insights that refine our understanding of the complex interplay between violence, mental health, and sociocultural contexts in adolescence. I did consider 'Model Drift', because the results hint at potential model drift within the socio-ecological model of violence by revealing nuanced differences in violence experiences and mental health outcomes among adolescents. This highlights the complexity of the issue and points towards the possible insufficiency of the standard socio-ecological model. However, I am not certain that it rises to the level of a Model Drift. Therefore, I classified the research as being in the Normal Science stage of the paradigm cycle.