0125/2024 - GUARDIANS\' PERCEPTIONS OF THE BENEFITS OF DOGS IN FAMILY DYNAMICS DURING THE PANDEMIC
PERCEÇÕES DOS TUTORES SOBRE O PAPEL DO CÃO NA DINÂMICA FAMILIAR DURANTE A PANDEMIA
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Author:
• Cristiana Isabel da Cruz Furtado Firmino - Firmino, C. I. C. F. - <furtado.cristy@gmail.com>ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0328-7804
Co-author(s):
• Filipa Alexandra Coelho Pinto - Pinto, F. A. C. - <filipapinto.98@hotmail.com>ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6627-2936
• Nídia Sofia Tavares Varela - Varela, N. S. T. - <nidiasofia97@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5570-5054
• Débora Bianca Sancho Westermann - Westermann, D. B. S. - <debora_westermann@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5471-7136
• João José Rolo Longo - Longo, J. J. R. - <p60415@ipluso.pt>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7462-9790
• Maria João Sousa Fernandes - Fernandes, M. J. S. - <maria.fernandes@erisa.pt>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8350-8656
Abstract:
With the confinement imposed by Sars-Cov2, there were changes in family dynamics. For nursing students, this was a subject that generated interest in research. Startingthe question: What is the role of the dog in the family dynamics in times of a pandemic? and the objective: identify the perceptions of the tutors about the role of the dog in the family dynamics in a period of confinement, we enter on a qualitative, descriptive study, using a focus group of six memberssix different families. The treatment and analysis of data followed Bardin\'s protocol. We identified that the existence of a dog in a family influences its dynamics through the benefits obtained both in terms of mental health and psychological well-being, and in terms of physical health. Likewise, advantages were highlighted, despite some disadvantages. The affective bond between dog and family comesreflection on Portuguese legislation, protection of animal rights, guardians\' responsibilities and family configuration. We conclude that in nursing, it is necessary to highlight the presence of the dog in the family since it brings benefits to its dynamics. This becomes an innovative vision when we intend to contribute to the maintenance of family health focused on the needs of everyone,family and community.
