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Depressão pós-parto : Experiência do casal
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Neste estudo procurou-se construir um modelo teórico sobre a forma como a
depressão pós-parto se reflecte no casal. Foram realizadas e analisadas 22 entrevistas
semi-estruturadas de acordo com o método “Grounded Theory” a 18 sujeitos, 6
homens e 12 mulheres com idades compreendidas entre os 25 e os 40 anos. Dessas 22
entrevistas 14 foram efectuadas num estudo anterior de Martins (2008). Verificou-se
como característica comum, que a depressão pós-parto é antecedida por
acontecimentos de vida que levam ao isolamento social das mulheres. Este
isolamento, com o nascimento do filho torna-se mais evidente levando à depressão.
Concomitantemente, a mãe deprimida sente-se insegura em relação ao seu papel e é
dependente do seu companheiro, o qual sente como ausente e torna-se mais exigente
em relação ao mesmo. O comportamento parental que cada elemento do casal assume,
nem sempre corresponde ao que era idealizado pelo outro surgindo desilusão e
consequentemente um afastamento progressivo do casal. O bebé parece sentir a
indisponibilidade materna e é descrito pelos pais como problemático procurando
tornar-se visível através do seu comportamento. Surge a necessidade de reagir por
parte dos companheiros, que assumem um papel maternal. A compreensão dos
companheiros é um factor importante na recuperação das parceiras.
ABSTRACT: This study seeks to construct a theoretical model about the way that postpartum depression can reflect in the couple. There were used and analyzed 22 semi-structured interviews, according to the Grounded Theory method in 18 subjects, 6 men and 12 women, aged between 25 and 40 years. From these 22 interviews, 14 were conducted in a previous study by Martins (2008). It was verified, as a common characteristic that postpartum depression is anticipated by life events that lead the women to a social isolation. With baby's birth this isolation becomes more evident, leading to depression. Concomitantly, the depressed mother feels insecure in her role and is dependent from her partner, who she feels like absent, and become more exigent with him. The parental behaviour that each member of the couple assumes, not always corresponds to what had been conceived by the other, emerging the deception and progressive apartness between the couple. The baby feels the mother unavailability and is described by the parents like problematic, searching to become visible with his behaviour. The comprehension by the partner is an important factor to the mother recovery.
ABSTRACT: This study seeks to construct a theoretical model about the way that postpartum depression can reflect in the couple. There were used and analyzed 22 semi-structured interviews, according to the Grounded Theory method in 18 subjects, 6 men and 12 women, aged between 25 and 40 years. From these 22 interviews, 14 were conducted in a previous study by Martins (2008). It was verified, as a common characteristic that postpartum depression is anticipated by life events that lead the women to a social isolation. With baby's birth this isolation becomes more evident, leading to depression. Concomitantly, the depressed mother feels insecure in her role and is dependent from her partner, who she feels like absent, and become more exigent with him. The parental behaviour that each member of the couple assumes, not always corresponds to what had been conceived by the other, emerging the deception and progressive apartness between the couple. The baby feels the mother unavailability and is described by the parents like problematic, searching to become visible with his behaviour. The comprehension by the partner is an important factor to the mother recovery.
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Dissertação de Mestrado apresentada ao ISPA - Instituto Universitário
Keywords
Depressão pós-parto Parentalidade Casal Postpartum depression Parenthood Couple