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Estudo comparativo de jovens adultos com e sem história de acolhimento institucional: Divergências e desafios inerentes à vida adulta
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As jovens adultas com história de acolhimento na infância ou adolescência são um grupo especialmente vulnerável, uma vez que durante uma idade muito precoce foram expostas a situações de elevado risco.
O presente estudo comparou jovens adultas com história de acolhimento (N = 44) com um grupo de participantes com as mesmas características e sem história de acolhimento (N = 61) relativamente a variáveis sociodemográficas, indicadores de desenvolvimento psicossocial, apoio social percebido e saúde mental.
Os resultados obtidos mostraram diferenças entre os dois grupos. As jovens com história de acolhimento constituem família e têm filhos mais precocemente e têm pior situação laboral. Relatam menos apoio social percebido e pontuações mais elevadas em sintomas de depressão.
Atendendo aos resultados obtidos considera-se fundamental investir em medidas públicas que apoiem este grupo, especialmente aquando da saída do acolhimento.
Young adult women with a history of childhood or adolescent foster care are an especially vulnerable group, since they were exposed to high-risk situations at a very early age. The present study compared young adults with a history of foster care (N = 44) with a group of participants with the same characteristics and without a history of foster care (N = 61) regarding sociodemographic variables, indicators of psychosocial development, perceived social support, and mental health. The results obtained showed differences between the two groups. Young women with a history of foster care start families and have children earlier and have worse employment status. They report less perceived social support and higher scores in depression symptoms. Given the results obtained, it is considered essential to invest in public measures that support this group, especially when leaving foster care.
Young adult women with a history of childhood or adolescent foster care are an especially vulnerable group, since they were exposed to high-risk situations at a very early age. The present study compared young adults with a history of foster care (N = 44) with a group of participants with the same characteristics and without a history of foster care (N = 61) regarding sociodemographic variables, indicators of psychosocial development, perceived social support, and mental health. The results obtained showed differences between the two groups. Young women with a history of foster care start families and have children earlier and have worse employment status. They report less perceived social support and higher scores in depression symptoms. Given the results obtained, it is considered essential to invest in public measures that support this group, especially when leaving foster care.
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Adultez emergente Apoio social História de acolhimento Risco psicossocial Saúde mental