[Young persons' image of health--a study of high school students' concept of health].

This study is part of the research project "Multidimensional Health". It is empirical and has a descriptive-explorative orientation. Its purpose is to describe high school students' idea of health and it focuses on hopes and possibilities. The theoretical frame of reference consists of a synthesis of theories according to J. J. Rousseau, E. H. Eriksson and K. Eriksson. The results of the study show that the young person's idea of health is relative to his stage of development and to his context. An essential part of the experience of health is the experience of possibility. The young persons' ideals of health consists of faith or confidence, hope and love. Courage is the basis of health for young persons.