Repercussions of family violence: oral history of adolescents

Abstract

Objective: To know the repercussions of the experience of family violence from the oral history of adolescents. Method: Qualitative study based on the Oral History method, conducted from interviews with adolescents enrolled in a public school in Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil. The data were systematized according to the thematic analysis and supported by theoretical references on family violence and adolescence. Results: Family violence implies physical illness associated with the damage caused by physical aggression and somatization of violent events, as well as compromising mental health, provoking feelings of deep sadness, self-injury behavior and suicidal ideation. All of these factors impair interpersonal relationships, school performance, as well as making them more vulnerable to alcohol intake. Final Considerations: The study indicates signs suggestive of grievance, from which the professionals should proceed the investigation in order to refute or confirm the experience of the phenomenon, as well as intervene in the cases.

Associação entre a violência intrafamiliar experienciada e transtorno mental comum em adolescentes

“…portamentos auto lesivos, além de impactos no rendimento escolar. (13) Além dessas repercussões a nível individual, os infantojuvenis podem ter dificuldades em socializar-se, fazer uso de álcool e drogas, e desenvolver relacionamentos conflituosos com seus pares, visto que por vivenciar e/ou presenciar atos violentos em seus domicílios, os adolescentes tendem a reproduzi-los em vários espaços, como escola, trabalho e na comunidade. (14) Considerando que os abusos vêm comprometendo a vida e saúde de crianças e adolescentes, importante ponderar que estes últimos tendem a experienciar o agravo por mais anos, o que sugere maior susceptibilidade de apresentar sinais e sintomas de adoecimento psíquico.…”