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As relações intergeracionais entre avós e netos são, geralmente, marcadas por dinâmicas
interpessoais significativas. Avós são, frequentemente, indicadas como fonte de suporte
emocional e cuidado aos netos, além de transmitirem legados e histórias familiares com
implicações no desenvolvimento psicológico dos netos. Este estudo pretente analisar a
percepção de avós Brasileiras e Portuguesas sobre o seu papel junto dos netos, a sua
relação com as suas próprias avós e, ainda, sobre o envelhecimento e relações familiares.
Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo em que participaram 12 avós com mais de 65 anos, 6
portuguesas e 6 brasileiras. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com um guião
construído no âmbito deste estudo. Foi realizada análise de conteúdo, a fim de descrever e
interpretar de forma mais contundente os dados das entrevistas e para encontrar novas
compreensões sobre a temática.
Os resultados indicaram cinco categorias para análise: (1) significado de ser avó; (2)
relação com os netos; (3) história da família; (4) relação avó e família; (5) relação família e
envelhecimento. Diante destas categorias, emergiram subcategorias e indicadores que
detalham as percepções pessoais, dentre elas os impactos de ser avó e os ganhos da relação
com os netos.
Os resultados indicam que, apesar de existirem diferenças culturais entre Portugal e
Brasil, a experiência em ser avó é bastante semelhante nos dois países, com destaque para
a presença de sensações emocionais positivas e alerta para a necessidade de adaptações
nas famílias para com o envelhecimento. As relações entre avós e netos são significativas e
ganham uma importância em termos psicológicos, já que interferem na proteção da saúde
mental dos mais velhos e dos mais jovens.
Intergenerational relationships between grandparents and grandchildren are usually marked by significant interpersonal dynamics. Grandparents are often indicated as a source of emotional support and care for grandchildren, in addition to transmitting family legacies and histories with implications for the grandchildren's psychological development. This investigation intends to analyze the perception between Brazilian and Portuguese grandparents about their role with their grandchildren, their relationship with their own grandparents and lastly about aging and family relationships. This is a qualitative study in which 12 grandparents, over 65 years old, 6 Portuguese and 6 Brazilian participated. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a script built within the scope of this study. Content analysis was carried out in order to describe and interpret the interview data more forcefully and to find new understandings on the subject. The results indicated five categories for analysis: (1) meaning of being a grandmother; (2) relationship with grandchildren; (3) family history; (4) grandmother and family relationship; (5) family and aging relatioship. In view of these categories, subcategories and indicators emerged that detailed personal perceptions, including the impacts of being a grandmother and the gains from the relationship with grandchildren. The research suggests that although there are cultural differences between Portugal and Brazil the experience of being a grandmother is quite similar in both cultures with an emphasis on the presence of positive emotional sensations as well as an alert to the need for adaptations in families with aging. The relationships between grandparents and grandchildren are significant and gain importance in psychological terms, as they interfere in the protection of the mental health of the elderly and the youngest.
Intergenerational relationships between grandparents and grandchildren are usually marked by significant interpersonal dynamics. Grandparents are often indicated as a source of emotional support and care for grandchildren, in addition to transmitting family legacies and histories with implications for the grandchildren's psychological development. This investigation intends to analyze the perception between Brazilian and Portuguese grandparents about their role with their grandchildren, their relationship with their own grandparents and lastly about aging and family relationships. This is a qualitative study in which 12 grandparents, over 65 years old, 6 Portuguese and 6 Brazilian participated. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a script built within the scope of this study. Content analysis was carried out in order to describe and interpret the interview data more forcefully and to find new understandings on the subject. The results indicated five categories for analysis: (1) meaning of being a grandmother; (2) relationship with grandchildren; (3) family history; (4) grandmother and family relationship; (5) family and aging relatioship. In view of these categories, subcategories and indicators emerged that detailed personal perceptions, including the impacts of being a grandmother and the gains from the relationship with grandchildren. The research suggests that although there are cultural differences between Portugal and Brazil the experience of being a grandmother is quite similar in both cultures with an emphasis on the presence of positive emotional sensations as well as an alert to the need for adaptations in families with aging. The relationships between grandparents and grandchildren are significant and gain importance in psychological terms, as they interfere in the protection of the mental health of the elderly and the youngest.
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Avós Envelhecimento Relações Familiares Transcultural