Carlos DM, da Silva LMP, Beserra MA, de Souza Aragão A, Gregory A, das Graças Carvalho Ferriani M. J. Clin. Nurs. 2019; 28(5-6): 814-827.
Affiliation
post-doctoral fellow at University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing / WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research and Development, Ribeirão Preto, SPBrazil.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: Analyse the network of care and social support from the perspectives of family members of children and adolescents who have been abused.
BACKGROUND: The theoretical-methodological background of the ecological model for understanding violence and the Paradigm of Complexity provide a broad perspective of violence. The paradigm considers all aspects that constitute a phenomenon as well as particular features.
DESIGN: Qualitative research based on the Paradigm of Complexity, which Edgar Morin is the primary philosopher. We have adhered to the COREQ Checklist. guidelines for qualitative research.
METHODS: Data were collected through Minimal Maps of Personal Social Networks and semi-structured interviews held with 15 families who were assisted by a non-governmental organization in a Brazilian city. The notions of comprehension and contextualization guided the data analysis.
RESULTS: Two categories emerged from the data analyses: "Social isolation" and "Affective relationships needs". The maps revealed a weakened and limited network with low-density, homogeneous bonds and few significant bonds. Therefore, the network provided predominantly instrumental and material social support with few important effective relationships. The participants disclosed some strategies to empower their lives.
CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that it is urgent to develop strategies in a broad manner to promote family empowerment, especially on education and employment dimension; to construct supportive and respectful relationships between services and families as well. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Language: en
Keywords
Adolescents; Child; Community Care; Domestic Violence; Family-Centred Care; Health Promotion; Public Health Nursing; Qualitative Study; Support Group