@article{ref1,
title="Social support network of family members of abused children and adolescents: perspectives and possibilities",
journal="Journal of clinical nursing",
year="2019",
author="Carlos, Diene Monique and da Silva, Lygia Maria Pereira and Beserra, Maria Aparecida and de Souza Aragão, Ailton and Gregory, Alison and das Graças Carvalho Ferriani, Maria",
volume="28",
number="5-6",
pages="814-827",
abstract="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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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. <br><br>RESULTS: Two categories emerged from the data analyses: &quot;Social isolation&quot; and &quot;Affective relationships needs&quot;. 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. <br><br>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.<br><br>This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0962-1067",
doi="10.1111/jocn.14665",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14665"
}