• Manoel Antônio dos Santos - Santos, M.A. - Ribeirão Preto, SP - Universidade de São Paulo - <masantos@ffclrp.usp.br>
Área Temática:
Saúde Mental
Resumo:
O objetivo deste estudo qualitativo foi compreender a experiência do casal que perdeu um filho acometido por câncer, focalizando o impacto da morte sobre a relação conjugal. A estratégia metodológica utilizada foi o estudo de caso, buscando descrever o processo de elaboração do luto e a repercussão da morte do filho sobre a conjugalidade dos pais. Participou do estudo um casal unido havia 39 anos, que três anos atrás perdera o filho mais novo. Os cônjuges foram entrevistados individualmente e, em um segundo momento, conjuntamente. Foram utilizados roteiros de entrevista semiestruturada. Observou-se que a comunidade religiosa da qual o casal faz parte tem sido a principal fonte de apoio na elaboração do luto, embora seus preceitos possam, no caso da esposa, impedir a livre expressão de seu sofrimento. Embora o casal tenha permanecido unido, a conjugalidade ficou abalada após a morte do filho. Os cônjuges mostraram dificuldade de discorrer sobre o casamento, sendo que a esposa apontou a ausência do filho como um dos motivos para a mudança ocorrida no relacionamento conjugal. A conjugalidade e a religiosidade/espiritualidade despontaram como dimensões importantes a serem abordadas pelas equipes de saúde no atendimento aos familiares enlutados.
Palavras-chave:
morte
conjugalidade
luto
câncer
Abstract:
The aim of this qualitative study was to understand the experience of the couple who lost a child affected by cancer, focusing on the impact of death on the marital relationship. The strategy used in this paper was the case study, in order to describe the process of elaboration of mourning and the impact of his son‘s death on the parents‘ marital. The couple participant was united was 39 years old, which three years ago lost her youngest son. Spouses were interviewed individually and together. A semi-structured interview scripts has been used for this purpose. We observed that the religious community which the couple belongs has been the main source of support in the elaboration of mourning, although its precepts may prevent the free expression of their suffering, particularly in the case of the wife. While the couple remained united, the conjugal was shaking after his child‘s death. The husband showed difficulty of talking about marriage, and the wife pointed out the absence of the child as a reason for the change in the marital relationship. Conjugality and religiosity/spirituality emerged as important dimensions to be addressed by health staff in attending to bereaved families.
Impact of child‘s death on parents‘ marital relationship
Resumo (abstract):
The aim of this qualitative study was to understand the experience of the couple who lost a child affected by cancer, focusing on the impact of death on the marital relationship. The strategy used in this paper was the case study, in order to describe the process of elaboration of mourning and the impact of his son‘s death on the parents‘ marital. The couple participant was united was 39 years old, which three years ago lost her youngest son. Spouses were interviewed individually and together. A semi-structured interview scripts has been used for this purpose. We observed that the religious community which the couple belongs has been the main source of support in the elaboration of mourning, although its precepts may prevent the free expression of their suffering, particularly in the case of the wife. While the couple remained united, the conjugal was shaking after his child‘s death. The husband showed difficulty of talking about marriage, and the wife pointed out the absence of the child as a reason for the change in the marital relationship. Conjugality and religiosity/spirituality emerged as important dimensions to be addressed by health staff in attending to bereaved families.
Scorsolini-Comin, F., Morelli AB., Santos, M.A.. Impacto da morte do filho sobre a conjugalidade dos pais. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2013/Mai). [Citado em 19/09/2024].
Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/artigos/impacto-da-morte-do-filho-sobre-a-conjugalidade-dos-pais/13060?id=13060&id=13060
