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September 10, 2025South Eastern European Journal of Public Health

Exploring The Experiences of Indian Merchant Navy Cadets Who Dropped Out After Their First Year at Sea: A Qualitative Enquiry

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MSM. SharmaRSR. K. Shukla

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Qualitative enquiry explores stress and adjustment issues of cadets in Merchant Navy, highlighting gaps in training.

Key Points

  • Cadets experienced significant loneliness and isolation, which greatly affected their mental well-being.
  • Interviews revealed that physical environment and support systems were inadequate for cadets at sea.
  • The thematic analysis identified five major themes related to dropout experiences, including job opportunities and ambivalence.
  • Future interventions must enhance training processes to support resilience and emotional regulation among seafarers.

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Sharma et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c198be9b7b07f3a061a4d1https://doi.org/10.70135/seejph.vi.5623
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