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Rede social do idoso… espaço de oportunidades na prevenção do isolamento social
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Na atualidade, o número de população envelhecida e a esperança média de vida têm vindo a aumentar, quer a nível nacional como europeu. Neste contexto, torna-se relevante equacionar a forma como as relações de proximidade podem ajudar a atenuar e prevenir as situações de isolamento social na população idosa. Inscrevendo-se nesta temática, o presente estudo tem como objetivos: (i) caracterizar e mapear as respostas sociais de apoio aos idosos na freguesia de Corroios; (ii) caracterizar as conceções dos idosos sobre a sua rede social de apoio; (iii) compreender, na perspetiva dos idosos, os contributos da rede social de apoio na
diminuição do isolamento social. Para dar resposta aos objetivos definidos, desenvolveu-se um estudo de natureza qualitativa, com recurso a entrevistas semi-estruturadas a 45 idosos residentes na freguesia de Corroios, que foram posteriormente submetidas a análise de conteúdo. Os resultados revelam que a rede social destes idosos é composta fundamental pela família, amigos e vizinhos. Vivem, maioritariamente, acompanhados, mas ainda assim, afirmam que a sua rede social é fundamental nos diversos contactos que realizam diariamente, quer seja pessoalmente ou telefonicamente. Das diferentes estratégias para diminuir o isolamento social, destaca-se o convívio nos parques/jardins e cafés e as ocupações da rotina diária. Através das ocupações mencionadas pelos idosos, é possível identificar que estas são maioritariamente realizadas com o intuito de se encontrarem com outras pessoas, destacando-se a atividade motora (realização de caminhada) e a sociabilização, quer a partir de casa como em espaços exteriores, priorizando também a sua autonomia.
In recent years, both the proportion of older adults and average life expectancy have continued to rise, both nationally and across Europe. In this context, it is important to consider how close social relationships may contribute to mitigating and preventing situations of social isolation among the elderly population. Within this scope, the present study aims to: (i) identify and map the social support services available to older adults in the parish of Corroios; (ii) examine how older adults perceive their own social support networks; and (iii) understand, from their perspective, the ways in which these networks help reduce social isolation. To meet these objectives, a qualitative study was carried out using semi-structured interviews with 45 older residents of the parish of Corroios, which were later subjected to content analysis. The results show that participants’ social networks are mainly composed of family members, friends, and neighbours. Although most of them do not live alone, they still emphasise the essential role of their social network in the daily interactions they maintain, whether face-to-face or by telephone. Among the strategies identified for reducing social isolation, socialising in parks, gardens, and cafés, as well as engaging in routine daily activities, emerged as particularly relevant. The activities mentioned by the participants indicate that these are largely carried out with the intention of meeting and interacting with others, with particular emphasis on physical activity (such as walking) and social engagement, both at home and in community spaces, while also valuing their personal autonomy.
In recent years, both the proportion of older adults and average life expectancy have continued to rise, both nationally and across Europe. In this context, it is important to consider how close social relationships may contribute to mitigating and preventing situations of social isolation among the elderly population. Within this scope, the present study aims to: (i) identify and map the social support services available to older adults in the parish of Corroios; (ii) examine how older adults perceive their own social support networks; and (iii) understand, from their perspective, the ways in which these networks help reduce social isolation. To meet these objectives, a qualitative study was carried out using semi-structured interviews with 45 older residents of the parish of Corroios, which were later subjected to content analysis. The results show that participants’ social networks are mainly composed of family members, friends, and neighbours. Although most of them do not live alone, they still emphasise the essential role of their social network in the daily interactions they maintain, whether face-to-face or by telephone. Among the strategies identified for reducing social isolation, socialising in parks, gardens, and cafés, as well as engaging in routine daily activities, emerged as particularly relevant. The activities mentioned by the participants indicate that these are largely carried out with the intention of meeting and interacting with others, with particular emphasis on physical activity (such as walking) and social engagement, both at home and in community spaces, while also valuing their personal autonomy.
Description
Dissertação apresentada à Escola Superior de Educação de Lisboa para obtenção de grau de mestre em Educação Social e Intervenção Comunitária
Keywords
Envelhecimento Isolamento social Rede social do idoso Aging Social isolation Social relationships of the elderly
Pedagogical Context
Citation
Reis, E. F. F. (2025). Rede social do idoso… espaço de oportunidades na prevenção do isolamento social [Dissertação de mestrado, Escola Superior de Educação de Lisboa, Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa]. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/22468